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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,490.92, 639,036.18 and 145,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,490.92, 639,036.18 and 145,855.08 is: 218,543.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,490.92 : 639,036.18 = 145,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,490.92/639,036.18 = 145,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,490.92x = 639,036.18 × 145,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,490.92x = 93,206,673,156.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,206,673,156.79/426,490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,543.16

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