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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,175.12, 868,451.40 and 428,087.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,175.12, 868,451.40 and 428,087.76 is: 590,890.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,175.12 : 868,451.40 = 428,087.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,175.12/868,451.40 = 428,087.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,175.12x = 868,451.40 × 428,087.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,175.12x = 371,773,414,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,773,414,494.86/629,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,890.20

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