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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,427.40, 638,141.10 and 267,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,427.40, 638,141.10 and 267,963.40 is: 401,945.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,427.40 : 638,141.10 = 267,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,427.40/638,141.10 = 267,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,427.40x = 638,141.10 × 267,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,427.40x = 170,998,458,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,998,458,835.74/425,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,945.10

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