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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,718.65, 935,601.35 and 282,097.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,718.65, 935,601.35 and 282,097.10 is: 423,156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,718.65 : 935,601.35 = 282,097.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,718.65/935,601.35 = 282,097.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,718.65x = 935,601.35 × 282,097.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,718.65x = 263,930,421,502.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,930,421,502.59/623,718.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,156.22

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