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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,663.60, 974,495.40 and 425,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,663.60, 974,495.40 and 425,714.80 is: 638,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,663.60 : 974,495.40 = 425,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,663.60/974,495.40 = 425,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,663.60x = 974,495.40 × 425,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,663.60x = 414,857,114,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,857,114,311.92/649,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,572.20

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