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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,586.68, 924,230.52 and 425,580.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,586.68, 924,230.52 and 425,580.12 is: 638,958.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,586.68 : 924,230.52 = 425,580.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,586.68/924,230.52 = 425,580.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,586.68x = 924,230.52 × 425,580.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,586.68x = 393,334,135,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,334,135,609.26/615,586.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,958.17

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