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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,804.40, 638,709.22 and 126,287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,804.40, 638,709.22 and 126,287.46 is: 189,431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,804.40 : 638,709.22 = 126,287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,804.40/638,709.22 = 126,287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,804.40x = 638,709.22 × 126,287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,804.40x = 80,660,965,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,660,965,072.38/425,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,431.97

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