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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,915.40, 664,373.10 and 425,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,915.40, 664,373.10 and 425,419.40 is: 638,129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,915.40 : 664,373.10 = 425,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,915.40/664,373.10 = 425,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,915.40x = 664,373.10 × 425,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,915.40x = 282,637,205,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,637,205,578.14/442,915.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,129.10

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