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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,417.40, 638,126.10 and 267,953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,417.40, 638,126.10 and 267,953.40 is: 401,930.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,417.40 : 638,126.10 = 267,953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,417.40/638,126.10 = 267,953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,417.40x = 638,126.10 × 267,953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,417.40x = 170,988,058,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,988,058,123.74/425,417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,930.10

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