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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,229.40, 975,344.10 and 425,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,229.40, 975,344.10 and 425,843.20 is: 638,764.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,229.40 : 975,344.10 = 425,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,229.40/975,344.10 = 425,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,229.40x = 975,344.10 × 425,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,229.40x = 415,343,652,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,343,652,645.12/650,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,764.80

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