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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,145.64, 631,538.64 and 243,775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,145.64, 631,538.64 and 243,775.08 is: 365,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,145.64 : 631,538.64 = 243,775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,145.64/631,538.64 = 243,775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,145.64x = 631,538.64 × 243,775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,145.64x = 153,953,382,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,953,382,489.09/421,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,558.53

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