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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,638.40, 638,457.60 and 419,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,638.40, 638,457.60 and 419,417.60 is: 629,126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,638.40 : 638,457.60 = 419,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,638.40/638,457.60 = 419,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,638.40x = 638,457.60 × 419,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,638.40x = 267,780,354,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,780,354,293.76/425,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,126.40

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