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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,417.36, 638,123.74 and 245,386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,417.36, 638,123.74 and 245,386.09 is: 368,077.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,417.36 : 638,123.74 = 245,386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,417.36/638,123.74 = 245,386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,417.36x = 638,123.74 × 245,386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,417.36x = 156,586,689,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,586,689,678.97/425,417.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,077.81

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