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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,846.60, 638,769.90 and 391,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,846.60, 638,769.90 and 391,440.20 is: 587,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,846.60 : 638,769.90 = 391,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,846.60/638,769.90 = 391,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,846.60x = 638,769.90 × 391,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,846.60x = 250,040,217,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,040,217,409.98/425,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,160.30

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