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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,734.56, 864,226.44 and 424,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,734.56, 864,226.44 and 424,180.64 is: 585,852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,734.56 : 864,226.44 = 424,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,734.56/864,226.44 = 424,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,734.56x = 864,226.44 × 424,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,734.56x = 366,588,124,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,588,124,424.12/625,734.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,852.45

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