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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,507.32, 639,309.40 and 425,389.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,507.32, 639,309.40 and 425,389.74 is: 586,734.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,507.32 : 639,309.40 = 425,389.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,507.32/639,309.40 = 425,389.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,507.32x = 639,309.40 × 425,389.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,507.32x = 271,955,659,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,955,659,445.56/463,507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,734.34

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