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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,928.80, 778,335.60 and 425,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,928.80, 778,335.60 and 425,271.20 is: 637,859.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,928.80 : 778,335.60 = 425,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,928.80/778,335.60 = 425,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,928.80x = 778,335.60 × 425,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,928.80x = 331,003,714,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,003,714,614.72/518,928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,859.60

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