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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,931.40, 664,397.10 and 425,435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,931.40, 664,397.10 and 425,435.40 is: 638,153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,931.40 : 664,397.10 = 425,435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,931.40/664,397.10 = 425,435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,931.40x = 664,397.10 × 425,435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,931.40x = 282,658,045,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,658,045,997.34/442,931.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,153.10

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