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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,612.40, 638,418.60 and 357,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,612.40, 638,418.60 and 357,183.60 is: 535,775.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,612.40 : 638,418.60 = 357,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,612.40/638,418.60 = 357,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,612.40x = 638,418.60 × 357,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,612.40x = 228,032,653,854.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,032,653,854.96/425,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,775.40

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