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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,875.92, 638,817.12 and 189,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,875.92, 638,817.12 and 189,155.04 is: 283,734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,875.92 : 638,817.12 = 189,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,875.92/638,817.12 = 189,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,875.92x = 638,817.12 × 189,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,875.92x = 120,835,477,886.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,835,477,886.29/425,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,734.00

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