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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,940.47, 865,442.68 and 423,267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,940.47, 865,442.68 and 423,267.26 is: 584,287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,940.47 : 865,442.68 = 423,267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,940.47/865,442.68 = 423,267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,940.47x = 865,442.68 × 423,267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,940.47x = 366,313,546,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,313,546,465.28/626,940.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,287.60

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