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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,334.80, 638,002.20 and 385,968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,334.80, 638,002.20 and 385,968.80 is: 578,953.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,334.80 : 638,002.20 = 385,968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,334.80/638,002.20 = 385,968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,334.80x = 638,002.20 × 385,968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,334.80x = 246,248,943,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,248,943,531.36/425,334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,953.20

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