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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,750.64, 637,347.49 and 172,217.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,750.64, 637,347.49 and 172,217.75 is: 258,416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,750.64 : 637,347.49 = 172,217.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,750.64/637,347.49 = 172,217.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,750.64x = 637,347.49 × 172,217.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,750.64x = 109,762,547,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,762,547,078.67/424,750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,416.44

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