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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,379.02, 639,714.33 and 189,886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,379.02, 639,714.33 and 189,886.56 is: 284,894.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,379.02 : 639,714.33 = 189,886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,379.02/639,714.33 = 189,886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,379.02x = 639,714.33 × 189,886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,379.02x = 121,473,153,506.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,473,153,506.41/426,379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,894.77

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