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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,650.40, 638,475.60 and 355,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,650.40, 638,475.60 and 355,666.40 is: 533,499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,650.40 : 638,475.60 = 355,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,650.40/638,475.60 = 355,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,650.40x = 638,475.60 × 355,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,650.40x = 227,084,318,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,084,318,139.84/425,650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,499.60

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