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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,376.40, 806,657.40 and 425,624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,376.40, 806,657.40 and 425,624.40 is: 637,719.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,376.40 : 806,657.40 = 425,624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,376.40/806,657.40 = 425,624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,376.40x = 806,657.40 × 425,624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,376.40x = 343,333,071,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,333,071,880.56/538,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,719.39

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