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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,721.28, 638,733.12 and 189,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,721.28, 638,733.12 and 189,042.88 is: 283,631.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,721.28 : 638,733.12 = 189,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,721.28/638,733.12 = 189,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,721.28x = 638,733.12 × 189,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,721.28x = 120,747,948,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,747,948,556.19/425,721.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,631.46

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