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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,582.88, 639,808.56 and 142,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,582.88, 639,808.56 and 142,278.40 is: 213,395.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,582.88 : 639,808.56 = 142,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,582.88/639,808.56 = 142,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,582.88x = 639,808.56 × 142,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,582.88x = 91,030,938,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,030,938,223.10/426,582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,395.67

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