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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,737.60, 637,828.80 and 346,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,737.60, 637,828.80 and 346,422.40 is: 519,000.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,737.60 : 637,828.80 = 346,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,737.60/637,828.80 = 346,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,737.60x = 637,828.80 × 346,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,737.60x = 220,958,183,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,958,183,685.12/425,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,000.87

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