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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,560.84, 639,960.84 and 186,695.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,560.84, 639,960.84 and 186,695.65 is: 280,095.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,560.84 : 639,960.84 = 186,695.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,560.84/639,960.84 = 186,695.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,560.84x = 639,960.84 × 186,695.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,560.84x = 119,477,903,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,477,903,398.44/426,560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,095.81

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