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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,430.30, 638,145.45 and 366,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,430.30, 638,145.45 and 366,332.70 is: 549,499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,430.30 : 638,145.45 = 366,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,430.30/638,145.45 = 366,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,430.30x = 638,145.45 × 366,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,430.30x = 233,773,545,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,773,545,691.22/425,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,499.05

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