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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,738.56, 864,231.96 and 424,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,738.56, 864,231.96 and 424,184.64 is: 585,857.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,738.56 : 864,231.96 = 424,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,738.56/864,231.96 = 424,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,738.56x = 864,231.96 × 424,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,738.56x = 366,593,922,829.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,593,922,829.09/625,738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,857.97

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