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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,641.68, 638,031.60 and 275,976.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,641.68, 638,031.60 and 275,976.72 is: 413,685.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,641.68 : 638,031.60 = 275,976.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,641.68/638,031.60 = 275,976.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,641.68x = 638,031.60 × 275,976.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,641.68x = 176,081,868,224.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,081,868,224.35/425,641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,685.68

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