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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,558.03, 639,956.63 and 186,692.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,558.03, 639,956.63 and 186,692.84 is: 280,091.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,558.03 : 639,956.63 = 186,692.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,558.03/639,956.63 = 186,692.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,558.03x = 639,956.63 × 186,692.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,558.03x = 119,475,316,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,475,316,598.28/426,558.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,091.59

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