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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,397.92, 773,562.73 and 425,398.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513,397.92, 773,562.73 and 425,398.97 is: 640,970.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513,397.92 : 773,562.73 = 425,398.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513,397.92/773,562.73 = 425,398.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513,397.92x = 773,562.73 × 425,398.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513,397.92x = 329,072,784,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,072,784,511.49/513,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,970.24

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