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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,284.96, 941,261.04 and 425,784.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,284.96, 941,261.04 and 425,784.96 is: 637,886.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,284.96 : 941,261.04 = 425,784.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,284.96/941,261.04 = 425,784.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,284.96x = 941,261.04 × 425,784.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,284.96x = 400,774,794,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,774,794,265.96/628,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,886.98

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