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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,633.40, 638,450.10 and 373,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,633.40, 638,450.10 and 373,145.40 is: 559,718.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,633.40 : 638,450.10 = 373,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,633.40/638,450.10 = 373,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,633.40x = 638,450.10 × 373,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,633.40x = 238,234,717,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,234,717,944.54/425,633.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,718.10

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