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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,910.08, 637,380.36 and 144,390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,910.08, 637,380.36 and 144,390.88 is: 216,591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,910.08 : 637,380.36 = 144,390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,910.08/637,380.36 = 144,390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,910.08x = 637,380.36 × 144,390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,910.08x = 92,031,911,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,031,911,075.12/424,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,591.50

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