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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,464.20, 974,196.30 and 425,515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,464.20, 974,196.30 and 425,515.40 is: 638,273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,464.20 : 974,196.30 = 425,515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,464.20/974,196.30 = 425,515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,464.20x = 974,196.30 × 425,515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,464.20x = 414,535,528,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,535,528,273.02/649,464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,273.10

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