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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,023.20, 1,008,034.80 and 423,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,023.20, 1,008,034.80 and 423,191.20 is: 634,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,023.20 : 1,008,034.80 = 423,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,023.20/1,008,034.80 = 423,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,023.20x = 1,008,034.80 × 423,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,023.20x = 426,591,456,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,591,456,653.76/672,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,786.80

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