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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,789.06, 638,806.87 and 126,276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,789.06, 638,806.87 and 126,276.84 is: 189,451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,789.06 : 638,806.87 = 126,276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,789.06/638,806.87 = 126,276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,789.06x = 638,806.87 × 126,276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,789.06x = 80,666,513,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,666,513,071.74/425,789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,451.82

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