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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,080.20, 708,120.30 and 425,424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,080.20, 708,120.30 and 425,424.20 is: 638,136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,080.20 : 708,120.30 = 425,424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,080.20/708,120.30 = 425,424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,080.20x = 708,120.30 × 425,424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,080.20x = 301,251,512,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,251,512,131.26/472,080.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,136.30

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