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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,955.59, 722,104.12 and 426,173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,955.59, 722,104.12 and 426,173.70 is: 588,466.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,955.59 : 722,104.12 = 426,173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,955.59/722,104.12 = 426,173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,955.59x = 722,104.12 × 426,173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,955.59x = 307,741,785,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,741,785,449.03/522,955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,466.38

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