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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,433.60, 638,150.40 and 308,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,433.60, 638,150.40 and 308,210.40 is: 462,315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,433.60 : 638,150.40 = 308,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,433.60/638,150.40 = 308,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,433.60x = 638,150.40 × 308,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,433.60x = 196,684,590,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,684,590,044.16/425,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,315.60

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