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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,744.77, 640,289.29 and 189,925.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,744.77, 640,289.29 and 189,925.47 is: 284,964.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,744.77 : 640,289.29 = 189,925.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,744.77/640,289.29 = 189,925.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,744.77x = 640,289.29 × 189,925.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,744.77x = 121,607,243,389.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,607,243,389.59/426,744.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,964.81

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