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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,433.40, 638,150.10 and 267,969.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,433.40, 638,150.10 and 267,969.40 is: 401,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,433.40 : 638,150.10 = 267,969.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,433.40/638,150.10 = 267,969.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,433.40x = 638,150.10 × 267,969.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,433.40x = 171,004,699,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,004,699,406.94/425,433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,954.10

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