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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,072.72, 941,752.20 and 428,634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,072.72, 941,752.20 and 428,634.72 is: 642,708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,072.72 : 941,752.20 = 428,634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,072.72/941,752.20 = 428,634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,072.72x = 941,752.20 × 428,634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,072.72x = 403,667,690,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,667,690,556.38/628,072.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,708.52

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