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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,942.47, 865,445.43 and 423,269.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,942.47, 865,445.43 and 423,269.25 is: 584,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,942.47 : 865,445.43 = 423,269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,942.47/865,445.43 = 423,269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,942.47x = 865,445.43 × 423,269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,942.47x = 366,316,438,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,316,438,072.03/626,942.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,290.35

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