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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,601.60, 639,729.60 and 145,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,601.60, 639,729.60 and 145,974.40 is: 218,902.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,601.60 : 639,729.60 = 145,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,601.60/639,729.60 = 145,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,601.60x = 639,729.60 × 145,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,601.60x = 93,384,144,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,384,144,522.24/426,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,902.47

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