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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,266.70, 868,709.94 and 426,389.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,266.70, 868,709.94 and 426,389.78 is: 588,636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,266.70 : 868,709.94 = 426,389.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,266.70/868,709.94 = 426,389.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,266.70x = 868,709.94 × 426,389.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,266.70x = 370,409,040,200.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,409,040,200.41/629,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,636.01

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