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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,278.20, 973,917.30 and 425,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,278.20, 973,917.30 and 425,329.40 is: 637,994.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,278.20 : 973,917.30 = 425,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,278.20/973,917.30 = 425,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,278.20x = 973,917.30 × 425,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,278.20x = 414,235,660,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,235,660,858.62/649,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,994.10

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