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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,845.80, 638,768.70 and 349,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,845.80, 638,768.70 and 349,738.20 is: 524,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,845.80 : 638,768.70 = 349,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,845.80/638,768.70 = 349,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,845.80x = 638,768.70 × 349,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,845.80x = 223,401,815,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,401,815,354.34/425,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,607.30

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