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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,128.27, 866,738.34 and 424,621.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,128.27, 866,738.34 and 424,621.98 is: 585,925.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,128.27 : 866,738.34 = 424,621.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,128.27/866,738.34 = 424,621.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,128.27x = 866,738.34 × 424,621.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,128.27x = 368,036,150,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,036,150,072.71/628,128.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,925.15

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