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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,793.60, 637,277.52 and 355,159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,793.60, 637,277.52 and 355,159.52 is: 532,812.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,793.60 : 637,277.52 = 355,159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,793.60/637,277.52 = 355,159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,793.60x = 637,277.52 × 355,159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,793.60x = 226,335,178,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,335,178,109.99/424,793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,812.12

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