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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,734.63, 638,901.20 and 385,033.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,734.63, 638,901.20 and 385,033.55 is: 577,820.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,734.63 : 638,901.20 = 385,033.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,734.63/638,901.20 = 385,033.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,734.63x = 638,901.20 × 385,033.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,734.63x = 245,998,394,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,998,394,903.34/425,734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,820.97

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