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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,803.80, 847,205.70 and 423,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,803.80, 847,205.70 and 423,086.20 is: 634,629.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,803.80 : 847,205.70 = 423,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,803.80/847,205.70 = 423,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,803.80x = 847,205.70 × 423,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,803.80x = 358,441,040,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,441,040,231.34/564,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,629.30

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