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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,679.60, 992,519.40 and 425,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,679.60, 992,519.40 and 425,483.60 is: 638,225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,679.60 : 992,519.40 = 425,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,679.60/992,519.40 = 425,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,679.60x = 992,519.40 × 425,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,679.60x = 422,300,727,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,300,727,381.84/661,679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,225.40

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