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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,363.40, 806,637.90 and 425,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,363.40, 806,637.90 and 425,611.40 is: 637,699.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,363.40 : 806,637.90 = 425,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,363.40/806,637.90 = 425,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,363.40x = 806,637.90 × 425,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,363.40x = 343,314,285,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,314,285,912.06/538,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,699.90

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