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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,388.40, 806,675.40 and 425,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,388.40, 806,675.40 and 425,636.40 is: 637,737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,388.40 : 806,675.40 = 425,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,388.40/806,675.40 = 425,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,388.40x = 806,675.40 × 425,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,388.40x = 343,350,413,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,350,413,224.56/538,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,737.39

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