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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,697.12, 638,542.44 and 176,379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,697.12, 638,542.44 and 176,379.12 is: 264,567.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,697.12 : 638,542.44 = 176,379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,697.12/638,542.44 = 176,379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,697.12x = 638,542.44 × 176,379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,697.12x = 112,625,553,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,625,553,649.85/425,697.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,567.34

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