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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,017.70, 1,008,026.55 and 423,185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,017.70, 1,008,026.55 and 423,185.70 is: 634,778.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,017.70 : 1,008,026.55 = 423,185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,017.70/1,008,026.55 = 423,185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,017.70x = 1,008,026.55 × 423,185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,017.70x = 426,582,421,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,582,421,180.34/672,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,778.55

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