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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,226.88, 635,307.20 and 245,934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,226.88, 635,307.20 and 245,934.08 is: 369,172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,226.88 : 635,307.20 = 245,934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,226.88/635,307.20 = 245,934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,226.88x = 635,307.20 × 245,934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,226.88x = 156,243,691,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,243,691,749.38/423,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,172.42

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