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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,415.60, 638,123.40 and 236,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,415.60, 638,123.40 and 236,458.80 is: 354,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,415.60 : 638,123.40 = 236,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,415.60/638,123.40 = 236,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,415.60x = 638,123.40 × 236,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,415.60x = 150,889,893,415.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,889,893,415.92/425,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,688.20

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