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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,417.20, 974,125.80 and 425,468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,417.20, 974,125.80 and 425,468.40 is: 638,202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,417.20 : 974,125.80 = 425,468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,417.20/974,125.80 = 425,468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,417.20x = 974,125.80 × 425,468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,417.20x = 414,459,745,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,459,745,524.72/649,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,202.60

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