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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,283.44, 638,997.48 and 145,608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,283.44, 638,997.48 and 145,608.72 is: 218,266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,283.44 : 638,997.48 = 145,608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,283.44/638,997.48 = 145,608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,283.44x = 638,997.48 × 145,608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,283.44x = 93,043,605,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,043,605,146.03/426,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,266.99

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