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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,957.42, 865,466.01 and 423,284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,957.42, 865,466.01 and 423,284.18 is: 584,310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,957.42 : 865,466.01 = 423,284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,957.42/865,466.01 = 423,284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,957.42x = 865,466.01 × 423,284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,957.42x = 366,338,070,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,338,070,360.72/626,957.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,310.93

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