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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,480.84, 639,695.28 and 126,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,480.84, 639,695.28 and 126,962.28 is: 190,435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,480.84 : 639,695.28 = 126,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,480.84/639,695.28 = 126,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,480.84x = 639,695.28 × 126,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,480.84x = 81,217,171,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,217,171,254.04/426,480.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,435.69

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