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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,175.20, 638,679.60 and 283,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,175.20, 638,679.60 and 283,615.20 is: 425,034.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,175.20 : 638,679.60 = 283,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,175.20/638,679.60 = 283,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,175.20x = 638,679.60 × 283,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,175.20x = 181,139,242,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,139,242,489.92/426,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,034.69

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