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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,435.42, 639,211.08 and 425,318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,435.42, 639,211.08 and 425,318.08 is: 586,636.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,435.42 : 639,211.08 = 425,318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,435.42/639,211.08 = 425,318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,435.42x = 639,211.08 × 425,318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,435.42x = 271,868,029,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,868,029,260.33/463,435.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,636.28

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