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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,237.60, 637,856.40 and 236,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,237.60, 637,856.40 and 236,280.80 is: 354,421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,237.60 : 637,856.40 = 236,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,237.60/637,856.40 = 236,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,237.60x = 637,856.40 × 236,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,237.60x = 150,713,220,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,713,220,477.12/425,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,421.20

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