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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,466.28, 637,734.63 and 385,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,466.28, 637,734.63 and 385,674.92 is: 580,821.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,466.28 : 637,734.63 = 385,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,466.28/637,734.63 = 385,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,466.28x = 637,734.63 × 385,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,466.28x = 245,958,252,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,958,252,406.48/423,466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,821.34

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