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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,600.34, 637,969.65 and 275,935.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,600.34, 637,969.65 and 275,935.74 is: 413,624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,600.34 : 637,969.65 = 275,935.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,600.34/637,969.65 = 275,935.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,600.34x = 637,969.65 × 275,935.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,600.34x = 176,038,627,470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,038,627,470.29/425,600.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,624.26

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