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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,631.76, 638,635.71 and 223,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,631.76, 638,635.71 and 223,179.52 is: 334,867.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,631.76 : 638,635.71 = 223,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,631.76/638,635.71 = 223,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,631.76x = 638,635.71 × 223,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,631.76x = 142,530,411,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,530,411,212.66/425,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,867.89

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