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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,437.42, 639,213.84 and 425,320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,437.42, 639,213.84 and 425,320.08 is: 586,639.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,437.42 : 639,213.84 = 425,320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,437.42/639,213.84 = 425,320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,437.42x = 639,213.84 × 425,320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,437.42x = 271,870,481,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,870,481,565.91/463,437.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,639.04

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