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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,087.58, 636,931.52 and 297,016.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,087.58, 636,931.52 and 297,016.86 is: 445,036.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,087.58 : 636,931.52 = 297,016.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,087.58/636,931.52 = 297,016.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,087.58x = 636,931.52 × 297,016.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,087.58x = 189,179,400,105.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,179,400,105.43/425,087.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,036.29

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