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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,622.19, 639,863.23 and 142,314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,622.19, 639,863.23 and 142,314.92 is: 213,449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,622.19 : 639,863.23 = 142,314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,622.19/639,863.23 = 142,314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,622.19x = 639,863.23 × 142,314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,622.19x = 91,062,087,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,062,087,699.23/426,622.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,449.02

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