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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,431.80, 657,647.70 and 425,309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,431.80, 657,647.70 and 425,309.80 is: 637,964.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,431.80 : 657,647.70 = 425,309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,431.80/657,647.70 = 425,309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,431.80x = 657,647.70 × 425,309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,431.80x = 279,704,011,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,704,011,757.46/438,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,964.70

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