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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,639.10, 638,458.65 and 188,730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,639.10, 638,458.65 and 188,730.30 is: 283,095.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,639.10 : 638,458.65 = 188,730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,639.10/638,458.65 = 188,730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,639.10x = 638,458.65 × 188,730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,639.10x = 120,496,492,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,496,492,552.10/425,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,095.45

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