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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,995.28, 637,562.10 and 125,506.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,995.28, 637,562.10 and 125,506.14 is: 188,279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,995.28 : 637,562.10 = 125,506.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,995.28/637,562.10 = 125,506.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,995.28x = 637,562.10 × 125,506.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,995.28x = 80,017,958,181.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,017,958,181.29/424,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,279.64

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