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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,838.80, 638,758.20 and 349,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,838.80, 638,758.20 and 349,731.20 is: 524,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,838.80 : 638,758.20 = 349,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,838.80/638,758.20 = 349,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,838.80x = 638,758.20 × 349,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,838.80x = 223,393,671,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,393,671,795.84/425,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,596.80

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