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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,908.80, 638,863.20 and 379,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,908.80, 638,863.20 and 379,252.80 is: 568,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,908.80 : 638,863.20 = 379,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,908.80/638,863.20 = 379,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,908.80x = 638,863.20 × 379,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,908.80x = 242,290,657,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,290,657,416.96/425,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,879.20

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