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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,563.56, 638,491.16 and 145,277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,563.56, 638,491.16 and 145,277.64 is: 217,966.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,563.56 : 638,491.16 = 145,277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,563.56/638,491.16 = 145,277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,563.56x = 638,491.16 × 145,277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,563.56x = 92,758,488,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,758,488,885.66/425,563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,966.24

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