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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,582.29, 888,913.83 and 423,429.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,582.29, 888,913.83 and 423,429.13 is: 583,931.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,582.29 : 888,913.83 = 423,429.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,582.29/888,913.83 = 423,429.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,582.29x = 888,913.83 × 423,429.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,582.29x = 376,392,009,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,392,009,681.87/644,582.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,931.66

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