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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,952.72, 637,423.32 and 144,665.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,952.72, 637,423.32 and 144,665.36 is: 216,996.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,952.72 : 637,423.32 = 144,665.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,952.72/637,423.32 = 144,665.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,952.72x = 637,423.32 × 144,665.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,952.72x = 92,213,074,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,213,074,060.20/424,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,996.08

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