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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,469.68, 639,706.92 and 177,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,469.68, 639,706.92 and 177,151.92 is: 265,728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,469.68 : 639,706.92 = 177,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,469.68/639,706.92 = 177,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,469.68x = 639,706.92 × 177,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,469.68x = 113,325,309,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,325,309,115.29/426,469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,728.88

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