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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,964.45, 865,475.73 and 423,291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,964.45, 865,475.73 and 423,291.21 is: 584,320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,964.45 : 865,475.73 = 423,291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,964.45/865,475.73 = 423,291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,964.45x = 865,475.73 × 423,291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,964.45x = 366,348,268,977.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,348,268,977.33/626,964.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,320.64

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