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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,423.40, 638,135.10 and 267,959.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,423.40, 638,135.10 and 267,959.40 is: 401,939.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,423.40 : 638,135.10 = 267,959.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,423.40/638,135.10 = 267,959.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,423.40x = 638,135.10 × 267,959.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,423.40x = 170,994,298,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,994,298,514.94/425,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,939.10

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