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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,635.36, 637,036.56 and 140,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,635.36, 637,036.56 and 140,314.44 is: 210,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,635.36 : 637,036.56 = 140,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,635.36/637,036.56 = 140,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,635.36x = 637,036.56 × 140,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,635.36x = 89,385,428,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,385,428,175.93/424,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,499.26

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