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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,943, 865,446.23 and 423,269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,943, 865,446.23 and 423,269.82 is: 584,291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,943 : 865,446.23 = 423,269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,943/865,446.23 = 423,269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,943x = 865,446.23 × 423,269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,943x = 366,317,267,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,317,267,875.43/626,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,291.18

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