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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,270.60, 973,905.90 and 425,321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,270.60, 973,905.90 and 425,321.80 is: 637,982.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,270.60 : 973,905.90 = 425,321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,270.60/973,905.90 = 425,321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,270.60x = 973,905.90 × 425,321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,270.60x = 414,223,410,418.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,223,410,418.62/649,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,982.70

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