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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,487.92, 639,031.68 and 145,852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,487.92, 639,031.68 and 145,852.08 is: 218,538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,487.92 : 639,031.68 = 145,852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,487.92/639,031.68 = 145,852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,487.92x = 639,031.68 × 145,852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,487.92x = 93,204,099,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,204,099,713.89/426,487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,538.66

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