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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,273.20, 973,909.80 and 425,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,273.20, 973,909.80 and 425,324.40 is: 637,986.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,273.20 : 973,909.80 = 425,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,273.20/973,909.80 = 425,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,273.20x = 973,909.80 × 425,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,273.20x = 414,227,601,339.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,227,601,339.12/649,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,986.60

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