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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,185.58, 639,652.14 and 173,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,185.58, 639,652.14 and 173,465.28 is: 260,350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,185.58 : 639,652.14 = 173,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,185.58/639,652.14 = 173,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,185.58x = 639,652.14 × 173,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,185.58x = 110,957,437,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,957,437,567.70/426,185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,350.05

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