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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,138.70, 691,708.05 and 425,709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,138.70, 691,708.05 and 425,709.30 is: 638,563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,138.70 : 691,708.05 = 425,709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,138.70/691,708.05 = 425,709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,138.70x = 691,708.05 × 425,709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,138.70x = 294,466,549,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,466,549,769.87/461,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,563.95

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