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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,908.70, 638,863.05 and 362,582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,908.70, 638,863.05 and 362,582.90 is: 543,874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,908.70 : 638,863.05 = 362,582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,908.70/638,863.05 = 362,582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,908.70x = 638,863.05 × 362,582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,908.70x = 231,640,817,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,640,817,371.85/425,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,874.35

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