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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623,803, 2,435,714.58 and 425,714.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,623,803, 2,435,714.58 and 425,714.54 is: 638,574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,623,803 : 2,435,714.58 = 425,714.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,623,803/2,435,714.58 = 425,714.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,623,803x = 2,435,714.58 × 425,714.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,623,803x = 1,036,919,111,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,919,111,995.99/1,623,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,574.45

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