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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,423.85, 865,572.89 and 482,951.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,423.85, 865,572.89 and 482,951.30 is: 665,203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,423.85 : 865,572.89 = 482,951.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,423.85/865,572.89 = 482,951.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,423.85x = 865,572.89 × 482,951.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,423.85x = 418,029,545,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,029,545,727.64/628,423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,203.18

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