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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,490.42, 639,035.43 and 145,854.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,490.42, 639,035.43 and 145,854.58 is: 218,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,490.42 : 639,035.43 = 145,854.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,490.42/639,035.43 = 145,854.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,490.42x = 639,035.43 × 145,854.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,490.42x = 93,206,244,247.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,206,244,247.77/426,490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,542.41

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