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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,093.20, 708,139.80 and 425,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,093.20, 708,139.80 and 425,437.20 is: 638,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,093.20 : 708,139.80 = 425,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,093.20/708,139.80 = 425,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,093.20x = 708,139.80 × 425,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,093.20x = 301,269,013,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,269,013,720.56/472,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,155.80

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