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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,670.60, 974,505.90 and 425,721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,670.60, 974,505.90 and 425,721.80 is: 638,582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,670.60 : 974,505.90 = 425,721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,670.60/974,505.90 = 425,721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,670.60x = 974,505.90 × 425,721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,670.60x = 414,868,405,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,868,405,858.62/649,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,582.70

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