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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,956.92, 865,465.32 and 423,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,956.92, 865,465.32 and 423,283.68 is: 584,310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,956.92 : 865,465.32 = 423,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,956.92/865,465.32 = 423,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,956.92x = 865,465.32 × 423,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,956.92x = 366,337,345,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,337,345,561.98/626,956.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,310.24

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