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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,423.95, 638,805.71 and 416,653.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,423.95, 638,805.71 and 416,653.37 is: 621,255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,423.95 : 638,805.71 = 416,653.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,423.95/638,805.71 = 416,653.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,423.95x = 638,805.71 × 416,653.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,423.95x = 266,160,546,569.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,160,546,569.45/428,423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,255.06

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