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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,820.66, 638,622 and 126,231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,820.66, 638,622 and 126,231.18 is: 189,314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,820.66 : 638,622 = 126,231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,820.66/638,622 = 126,231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,820.66x = 638,622 × 126,231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,820.66x = 80,614,008,633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,614,008,633.96/425,820.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,314.46

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