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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,618.70, 638,136.45 and 201,086.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,618.70, 638,136.45 and 201,086.70 is: 301,492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,618.70 : 638,136.45 = 201,086.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,618.70/638,136.45 = 201,086.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,618.70x = 638,136.45 × 201,086.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,618.70x = 128,320,752,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,320,752,880.22/425,618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,492.28

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