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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,050.82, 638,916.75 and 182,861.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,050.82, 638,916.75 and 182,861.19 is: 274,223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,050.82 : 638,916.75 = 182,861.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,050.82/638,916.75 = 182,861.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,050.82x = 638,916.75 × 182,861.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,050.82x = 116,833,077,215.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,833,077,215.93/426,050.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,223.34

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