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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,926.44, 637,458.24 and 172,222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,926.44, 637,458.24 and 172,222.64 is: 258,361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,926.44 : 637,458.24 = 172,222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,926.44/637,458.24 = 172,222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,926.44x = 637,458.24 × 172,222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,926.44x = 109,784,740,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,784,740,982.55/424,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,361.76

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