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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,544.80, 636,817.20 and 282,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,544.80, 636,817.20 and 282,827.20 is: 424,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,544.80 : 636,817.20 = 282,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,544.80/636,817.20 = 282,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,544.80x = 636,817.20 × 282,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,544.80x = 180,109,225,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,109,225,587.84/424,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,240.80

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