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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,656.60, 639,812.10 and 146,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,656.60, 639,812.10 and 146,029.40 is: 218,984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,656.60 : 639,812.10 = 146,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,656.60/639,812.10 = 146,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,656.60x = 639,812.10 × 146,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,656.60x = 93,431,377,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,431,377,075.74/426,656.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,984.96

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