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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,573.38, 638,453.42 and 126,077.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,573.38, 638,453.42 and 126,077.37 is: 189,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,573.38 : 638,453.42 = 126,077.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,573.38/638,453.42 = 126,077.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,573.38x = 638,453.42 × 126,077.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,573.38x = 80,494,528,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,494,528,061.11/425,573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,143.71

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