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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,291.20, 708,436.80 and 425,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,291.20, 708,436.80 and 425,635.20 is: 638,452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,291.20 : 708,436.80 = 425,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,291.20/708,436.80 = 425,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,291.20x = 708,436.80 × 425,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,291.20x = 301,535,639,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,535,639,055.36/472,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,452.80

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