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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,101.70, 972,152.55 and 424,152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,101.70, 972,152.55 and 424,152.90 is: 636,229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,101.70 : 972,152.55 = 424,152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,101.70/972,152.55 = 424,152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,101.70x = 972,152.55 × 424,152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,101.70x = 412,341,323,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,341,323,324.90/648,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,229.35

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