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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,628.40, 638,442.60 and 419,407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,628.40, 638,442.60 and 419,407.60 is: 629,111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,628.40 : 638,442.60 = 419,407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,628.40/638,442.60 = 419,407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,628.40x = 638,442.60 × 419,407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,628.40x = 267,767,678,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,767,678,603.76/425,628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,111.40

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