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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,861.92, 638,041.20 and 379,526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,861.92, 638,041.20 and 379,526.68 is: 568,620.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,861.92 : 638,041.20 = 379,526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,861.92/638,041.20 = 379,526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,861.92x = 638,041.20 × 379,526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,861.92x = 242,153,658,339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,153,658,339.22/425,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,620.13

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