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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,417, 639,628.74 and 145,936.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,417, 639,628.74 and 145,936.68 is: 218,906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,417 : 639,628.74 = 145,936.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,417/639,628.74 = 145,936.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,417x = 639,628.74 × 145,936.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,417x = 93,345,294,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,345,294,748.18/426,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,906.13

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