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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,162.20, 638,660.10 and 283,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,162.20, 638,660.10 and 283,602.20 is: 425,015.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,162.20 : 638,660.10 = 283,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,162.20/638,660.10 = 283,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,162.20x = 638,660.10 × 283,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,162.20x = 181,125,409,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,125,409,412.22/426,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,015.19

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