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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,941.97, 865,444.74 and 423,268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,941.97, 865,444.74 and 423,268.74 is: 584,289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,941.97 : 865,444.74 = 423,268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,941.97/865,444.74 = 423,268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,941.97x = 865,444.74 × 423,268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,941.97x = 366,315,704,639.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,315,704,639.43/626,941.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,289.66

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