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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,856.80, 638,785.20 and 349,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,856.80, 638,785.20 and 349,749.20 is: 524,623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,856.80 : 638,785.20 = 349,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,856.80/638,785.20 = 349,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,856.80x = 638,785.20 × 349,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,856.80x = 223,414,612,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,414,612,671.84/425,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,623.80

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