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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,801.10, 796,201.65 and 425,825.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,801.10, 796,201.65 and 425,825.10 is: 638,737.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,801.10 : 796,201.65 = 425,825.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,801.10/796,201.65 = 425,825.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,801.10x = 796,201.65 × 425,825.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,801.10x = 339,042,647,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,042,647,231.42/530,801.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,737.65

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