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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,374.60, 639,389.10 and 145,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,374.60, 639,389.10 and 145,747.40 is: 218,562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,374.60 : 639,389.10 = 145,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,374.60/639,389.10 = 145,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,374.60x = 639,389.10 × 145,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,374.60x = 93,189,298,913.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,189,298,913.34/426,374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,562.03

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