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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,974.75, 638,852.77 and 126,384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,974.75, 638,852.77 and 126,384.45 is: 189,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,974.75 : 638,852.77 = 126,384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,974.75/638,852.77 = 126,384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,974.75x = 638,852.77 × 126,384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,974.75x = 80,741,057,323.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,741,057,323.26/425,974.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,544.23

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