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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,837.70, 638,756.55 and 362,511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,837.70, 638,756.55 and 362,511.90 is: 543,767.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,837.70 : 638,756.55 = 362,511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,837.70/638,756.55 = 362,511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,837.70x = 638,756.55 × 362,511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,837.70x = 231,556,850,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,556,850,577.95/425,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,767.85

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