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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,811.70, 637,217.55 and 404,144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,811.70, 637,217.55 and 404,144.55 is: 606,216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,811.70 : 637,217.55 = 404,144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,811.70/637,217.55 = 404,144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,811.70x = 637,217.55 × 404,144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,811.70x = 257,527,999,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,527,999,996.85/424,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,216.83

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