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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,947.19, 865,451.99 and 423,274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,947.19, 865,451.99 and 423,274.01 is: 584,296.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,947.19 : 865,451.99 = 423,274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,947.19/865,451.99 = 423,274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,947.19x = 865,451.99 × 423,274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,947.19x = 366,323,334,269.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,323,334,269.78/626,947.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,296.96

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