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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,393.22, 868,884.30 and 426,516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,393.22, 868,884.30 and 426,516.03 is: 588,810.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,393.22 : 868,884.30 = 426,516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,393.22/868,884.30 = 426,516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,393.22x = 868,884.30 × 426,516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,393.22x = 370,593,082,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,593,082,165.33/629,393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,810.10

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