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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,332.20, 1,008,498.30 and 423,500.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,332.20, 1,008,498.30 and 423,500.20 is: 635,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,332.20 : 1,008,498.30 = 423,500.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,332.20/1,008,498.30 = 423,500.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,332.20x = 1,008,498.30 × 423,500.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,332.20x = 427,099,231,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,099,231,749.66/672,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,250.30

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