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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,470.68, 639,708.42 and 177,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,470.68, 639,708.42 and 177,152.92 is: 265,730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,470.68 : 639,708.42 = 177,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,470.68/639,708.42 = 177,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,470.68x = 639,708.42 × 177,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,470.68x = 113,326,214,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,326,214,551.59/426,470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,730.38

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