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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,465.76, 865,054.80 and 425,911.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,465.76, 865,054.80 and 425,911.84 is: 587,182.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,465.76 : 865,054.80 = 425,911.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,465.76/865,054.80 = 425,911.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,465.76x = 865,054.80 × 425,911.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,465.76x = 368,437,081,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,437,081,568.83/627,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,182.77

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