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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,744.02, 640,288.16 and 189,924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,744.02, 640,288.16 and 189,924.72 is: 284,963.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,744.02 : 640,288.16 = 189,924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,744.02/640,288.16 = 189,924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,744.02x = 640,288.16 × 189,924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,744.02x = 121,606,549,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,606,549,507.32/426,744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,963.69

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