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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,729.40, 865,133.46 and 422,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,729.40, 865,133.46 and 422,901 is: 583,769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,729.40 : 865,133.46 = 422,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,729.40/865,133.46 = 422,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,729.40x = 865,133.46 × 422,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,729.40x = 365,865,805,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,865,805,367.46/626,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,769.97

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