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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,627.60, 638,441.40 and 172,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,627.60, 638,441.40 and 172,907.60 is: 259,361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,627.60 : 638,441.40 = 172,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,627.60/638,441.40 = 172,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,627.60x = 638,441.40 × 172,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,627.60x = 110,391,370,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,391,370,214.64/425,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,361.40

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