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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,540.99, 637,880.92 and 275,876.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,540.99, 637,880.92 and 275,876.38 is: 413,535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,540.99 : 637,880.92 = 275,876.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,540.99/637,880.92 = 275,876.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,540.99x = 637,880.92 × 275,876.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,540.99x = 175,976,280,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,976,280,740.13/425,540.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,535.44

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