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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,993.70, 879,413.88 and 422,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,993.70, 879,413.88 and 422,423.44 is: 583,184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,993.70 : 879,413.88 = 422,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,993.70/879,413.88 = 422,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,993.70x = 879,413.88 × 422,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,993.70x = 371,485,036,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,485,036,373.35/636,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,184.79

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