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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,640.86, 638,463.59 and 126,124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,640.86, 638,463.59 and 126,124.03 is: 189,186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,640.86 : 638,463.59 = 126,124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,640.86/638,463.59 = 126,124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,640.86x = 638,463.59 × 126,124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,640.86x = 80,525,600,979.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,525,600,979.07/425,640.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,186.73

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