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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,898.60, 638,847.90 and 391,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,898.60, 638,847.90 and 391,492.20 is: 587,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,898.60 : 638,847.90 = 391,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,898.60/638,847.90 = 391,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,898.60x = 638,847.90 × 391,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,898.60x = 250,103,969,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,103,969,836.38/425,898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,238.30

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