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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,263.20, 973,894.80 and 425,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,263.20, 973,894.80 and 425,314.40 is: 637,971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,263.20 : 973,894.80 = 425,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,263.20/973,894.80 = 425,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,263.20x = 973,894.80 × 425,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,263.20x = 414,211,482,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,211,482,525.12/649,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,971.60

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