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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,234.65, 942,825.59 and 460,185.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,234.65, 942,825.59 and 460,185.57 is: 690,625.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,234.65 : 942,825.59 = 460,185.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,234.65/942,825.59 = 460,185.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,234.65x = 942,825.59 × 460,185.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,234.65x = 433,874,730,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,874,730,969.50/628,234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,625.28

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