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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,245.70, 636,368.55 and 424,245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,245.70, 636,368.55 and 424,245.70 is: 636,368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,245.70 : 636,368.55 = 424,245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,245.70/636,368.55 = 424,245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,245.70x = 636,368.55 × 424,245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,245.70x = 269,976,620,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,976,620,952.74/424,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,368.55

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