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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,413, 636,661.08 and 154,614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,413, 636,661.08 and 154,614.48 is: 231,936.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,413 : 636,661.08 = 154,614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,413/636,661.08 = 154,614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,413x = 636,661.08 × 154,614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,413x = 98,437,021,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,437,021,820.44/424,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,936.87

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