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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,957.63, 865,466.43 and 423,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,957.63, 865,466.43 and 423,284.48 is: 584,311.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,957.63 : 865,466.43 = 423,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,957.63/865,466.43 = 423,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,957.63x = 865,466.43 × 423,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,957.63x = 366,338,507,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,338,507,780.01/626,957.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,311.43

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