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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,032.99, 637,548.84 and 291,508.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,032.99, 637,548.84 and 291,508.43 is: 437,262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,032.99 : 637,548.84 = 291,508.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,032.99/637,548.84 = 291,508.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,032.99x = 637,548.84 × 291,508.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,032.99x = 185,850,858,208.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,850,858,208.98/425,032.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,262.20

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