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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,999.41, 640,510.45 and 186,989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,999.41, 640,510.45 and 186,989.32 is: 280,488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,999.41 : 640,510.45 = 186,989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,999.41/640,510.45 = 186,989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,999.41x = 640,510.45 × 186,989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,999.41x = 119,768,611,429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,768,611,429.65/426,999.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,488.94

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