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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,254.60, 991,881.90 and 425,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,254.60, 991,881.90 and 425,058.60 is: 637,587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,254.60 : 991,881.90 = 425,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,254.60/991,881.90 = 425,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,254.60x = 991,881.90 × 425,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,254.60x = 421,607,931,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,607,931,779.34/661,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,587.90

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