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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,622.70, 638,142.45 and 201,090.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,622.70, 638,142.45 and 201,090.70 is: 301,498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,622.70 : 638,142.45 = 201,090.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,622.70/638,142.45 = 201,090.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,622.70x = 638,142.45 × 201,090.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,622.70x = 128,324,511,970.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,324,511,970.22/425,622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,498.28

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