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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,443.60, 638,165.40 and 308,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,443.60, 638,165.40 and 308,220.40 is: 462,330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,443.60 : 638,165.40 = 308,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,443.60/638,165.40 = 308,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,443.60x = 638,165.40 × 308,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,443.60x = 196,695,594,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,695,594,854.16/425,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,330.60

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