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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,415.40, 638,123.10 and 372,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,415.40, 638,123.10 and 372,927.40 is: 559,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,415.40 : 638,123.10 = 372,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,415.40/638,123.10 = 372,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,415.40x = 638,123.10 × 372,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,415.40x = 237,973,588,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,973,588,562.94/425,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,391.10

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