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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,472.20, 974,208.30 and 425,523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,472.20, 974,208.30 and 425,523.40 is: 638,285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,472.20 : 974,208.30 = 425,523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,472.20/974,208.30 = 425,523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,472.20x = 974,208.30 × 425,523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,472.20x = 414,548,428,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,548,428,124.22/649,472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,285.10

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