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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,746.02, 640,291.16 and 189,926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,746.02, 640,291.16 and 189,926.72 is: 284,966.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,746.02 : 640,291.16 = 189,926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,746.02/640,291.16 = 189,926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,746.02x = 640,291.16 × 189,926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,746.02x = 121,608,399,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,608,399,863.80/426,746.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,966.69

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