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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,220.44, 637,853.94 and 172,463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,220.44, 637,853.94 and 172,463.38 is: 258,704.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,220.44 : 637,853.94 = 172,463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,220.44/637,853.94 = 172,463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,220.44x = 637,853.94 × 172,463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,220.44x = 110,006,444,844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,006,444,844.08/425,220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,704.51

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