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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,977.26, 638,856.52 and 126,386.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,977.26, 638,856.52 and 126,386.95 is: 189,547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,977.26 : 638,856.52 = 126,386.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,977.26/638,856.52 = 126,386.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,977.26x = 638,856.52 × 126,386.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,977.26x = 80,743,127,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,743,127,050.41/425,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,547.98

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