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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,277.70, 973,916.55 and 425,328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,277.70, 973,916.55 and 425,328.90 is: 637,993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,277.70 : 973,916.55 = 425,328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,277.70/973,916.55 = 425,328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,277.70x = 973,916.55 × 425,328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,277.70x = 414,234,854,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,234,854,903.30/649,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,993.35

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