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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,280.20, 708,420.30 and 425,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,280.20, 708,420.30 and 425,624.20 is: 638,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,280.20 : 708,420.30 = 425,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,280.20/708,420.30 = 425,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,280.20x = 708,420.30 × 425,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,280.20x = 301,520,823,451.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,520,823,451.26/472,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,436.30

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