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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,796.02, 640,366.16 and 189,976.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,796.02, 640,366.16 and 189,976.73 is: 285,041.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,796.02 : 640,366.16 = 189,976.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,796.02/640,366.16 = 189,976.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,796.02x = 640,366.16 × 189,976.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,796.02x = 121,654,664,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,654,664,927.74/426,796.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,041.70

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