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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,437.60, 638,674.80 and 422,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,437.60, 638,674.80 and 422,327.20 is: 634,005.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,437.60 : 638,674.80 = 422,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,437.60/638,674.80 = 422,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,437.60x = 638,674.80 × 422,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,437.60x = 269,729,739,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,729,739,994.56/425,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,005.41

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