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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,700.80, 638,637.60 and 145,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,700.80, 638,637.60 and 145,246.40 is: 217,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,700.80 : 638,637.60 = 145,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,700.80/638,637.60 = 145,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,700.80x = 638,637.60 × 145,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,700.80x = 92,759,812,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,759,812,304.64/425,700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,899.08

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