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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,615.20, 708,922.80 and 425,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,615.20, 708,922.80 and 425,959.20 is: 638,938.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,615.20 : 708,922.80 = 425,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,615.20/708,922.80 = 425,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,615.20x = 708,922.80 × 425,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,615.20x = 301,972,188,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,972,188,749.76/472,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,938.80

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