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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,968.08, 637,218.80 and 291,881.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,968.08, 637,218.80 and 291,881.84 is: 437,662.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,968.08 : 637,218.80 = 291,881.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,968.08/637,218.80 = 291,881.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,968.08x = 637,218.80 × 291,881.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,968.08x = 185,992,595,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,992,595,826.59/424,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,662.51

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