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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,395.32, 638,237.88 and 267,438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,395.32, 638,237.88 and 267,438.84 is: 401,249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,395.32 : 638,237.88 = 267,438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,395.32/638,237.88 = 267,438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,395.32x = 638,237.88 × 267,438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,395.32x = 170,689,598,271.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,689,598,271.26/425,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,249.36

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