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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,258.93, 636,221.62 and 154,322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,258.93, 636,221.62 and 154,322.99 is: 231,423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,258.93 : 636,221.62 = 154,322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,258.93/636,221.62 = 154,322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,258.93x = 636,221.62 × 154,322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,258.93x = 98,183,622,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,183,622,098.67/424,258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,423.82

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