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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,226, 934,100.87 and 285,982.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,226, 934,100.87 and 285,982.39 is: 428,634.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,226 : 934,100.87 = 285,982.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,226/934,100.87 = 285,982.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,226x = 934,100.87 × 285,982.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,226x = 267,136,399,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,136,399,303.68/623,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,634.88

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