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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,619.40, 638,429.10 and 357,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,619.40, 638,429.10 and 357,190.60 is: 535,785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,619.40 : 638,429.10 = 357,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,619.40/638,429.10 = 357,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,619.40x = 638,429.10 × 357,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,619.40x = 228,040,873,286.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,040,873,286.46/425,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,785.90

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