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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,117.20, 708,175.80 and 425,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,117.20, 708,175.80 and 425,461.20 is: 638,191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,117.20 : 708,175.80 = 425,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,117.20/708,175.80 = 425,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,117.20x = 708,175.80 × 425,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,117.20x = 301,301,325,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,301,325,678.96/472,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,191.80

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