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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,794.46, 638,728.58 and 155,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,794.46, 638,728.58 and 155,995.88 is: 234,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,794.46 : 638,728.58 = 155,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,794.46/638,728.58 = 155,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,794.46x = 638,728.58 × 155,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,794.46x = 99,639,024,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,639,024,114.60/425,794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,007.33

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