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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,638.40, 638,457.60 and 373,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,638.40, 638,457.60 and 373,150.40 is: 559,725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,638.40 : 638,457.60 = 373,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,638.40/638,457.60 = 373,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,638.40x = 638,457.60 × 373,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,638.40x = 238,240,708,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,240,708,823.04/425,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,725.60

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