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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,174.12, 868,450.02 and 428,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,174.12, 868,450.02 and 428,086.76 is: 590,888.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,174.12 : 868,450.02 = 428,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,174.12/868,450.02 = 428,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,174.12x = 868,450.02 × 428,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,174.12x = 371,771,955,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,771,955,283.74/629,174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,888.82

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