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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,034.08, 925,465.68 and 428,224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,034.08, 925,465.68 and 428,224.80 is: 641,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,034.08 : 925,465.68 = 428,224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,034.08/925,465.68 = 428,224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,034.08x = 925,465.68 × 428,224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,034.08x = 396,307,355,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,307,355,724.86/618,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,238.68

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