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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,608.54, 637,019.74 and 158,377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,608.54, 637,019.74 and 158,377.74 is: 237,606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,608.54 : 637,019.74 = 158,377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,608.54/637,019.74 = 158,377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,608.54x = 637,019.74 × 158,377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,608.54x = 100,889,746,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,889,746,756.59/424,608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,606.49

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