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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,005.60, 655,779.60 and 425,717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,005.60, 655,779.60 and 425,717.60 is: 637,382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,005.60 : 655,779.60 = 425,717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,005.60/655,779.60 = 425,717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,005.60x = 655,779.60 × 425,717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,005.60x = 279,176,917,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,176,917,440.96/438,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,382.07

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