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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,087.10, 638,149.05 and 421,976.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,087.10, 638,149.05 and 421,976.70 is: 633,479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,087.10 : 638,149.05 = 421,976.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,087.10/638,149.05 = 421,976.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,087.10x = 638,149.05 × 421,976.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,087.10x = 269,284,030,227.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,284,030,227.14/425,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,479.66

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