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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,391.60, 639,414.60 and 145,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,391.60, 639,414.60 and 145,764.40 is: 218,587.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,391.60 : 639,414.60 = 145,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,391.60/639,414.60 = 145,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,391.60x = 639,414.60 × 145,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,391.60x = 93,203,885,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,203,885,520.24/426,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,587.53

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