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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,442.40, 638,163.60 and 267,978.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,442.40, 638,163.60 and 267,978.40 is: 401,967.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,442.40 : 638,163.60 = 267,978.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,442.40/638,163.60 = 267,978.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,442.40x = 638,163.60 × 267,978.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,442.40x = 171,014,060,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,014,060,466.24/425,442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,967.60

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