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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,935.60, 865,435.97 and 423,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,935.60, 865,435.97 and 423,262.40 is: 584,280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,935.60 : 865,435.97 = 423,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,935.60/865,435.97 = 423,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,935.60x = 865,435.97 × 423,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,935.60x = 366,306,501,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,306,501,781.45/626,935.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,280.91

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