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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,235.20, 973,852.80 and 425,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,235.20, 973,852.80 and 425,286.40 is: 637,929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,235.20 : 973,852.80 = 425,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,235.20/973,852.80 = 425,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,235.20x = 973,852.80 × 425,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,235.20x = 414,166,351,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,166,351,441.92/649,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,929.60

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