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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,827.28, 638,173.28 and 201,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,827.28, 638,173.28 and 201,247.28 is: 301,602.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,827.28 : 638,173.28 = 201,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,827.28/638,173.28 = 201,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,827.28x = 638,173.28 × 201,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,827.28x = 128,430,636,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,430,636,768.68/425,827.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,602.65

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