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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,832.53, 637,061.82 and 225,106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,832.53, 637,061.82 and 225,106.89 is: 337,561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,832.53 : 637,061.82 = 225,106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,832.53/637,061.82 = 225,106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,832.53x = 637,061.82 × 225,106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,832.53x = 143,407,005,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,407,005,037.94/424,832.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,561.26

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