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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,265.60, 973,898.40 and 425,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,265.60, 973,898.40 and 425,316.80 is: 637,975.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,265.60 : 973,898.40 = 425,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,265.60/973,898.40 = 425,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,265.60x = 973,898.40 × 425,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,265.60x = 414,215,351,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,215,351,013.12/649,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,975.20

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