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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,948.08, 637,487.44 and 144,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,948.08, 637,487.44 and 144,399.68 is: 216,621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,948.08 : 637,487.44 = 144,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,948.08/637,487.44 = 144,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,948.08x = 637,487.44 × 144,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,948.08x = 92,052,982,340.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,052,982,340.02/424,948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,621.72

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