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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,661.52, 638,680.35 and 223,209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,661.52, 638,680.35 and 223,209.31 is: 334,912.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,661.52 : 638,680.35 = 223,209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,661.52/638,680.35 = 223,209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,661.52x = 638,680.35 × 223,209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,661.52x = 142,559,400,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,559,400,234.06/425,661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,912.59

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