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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,948.01, 865,453.09 and 423,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,948.01, 865,453.09 and 423,274.80 is: 584,298.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,948.01 : 865,453.09 = 423,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,948.01/865,453.09 = 423,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,948.01x = 865,453.09 × 423,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,948.01x = 366,324,483,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,324,483,579.13/626,948.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,298.02

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