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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,274.75, 936,022.80 and 423,773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,274.75, 936,022.80 and 423,773.56 is: 584,809.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,274.75 : 936,022.80 = 423,773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,274.75/936,022.80 = 423,773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,274.75x = 936,022.80 × 423,773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,274.75x = 396,661,714,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,661,714,197.17/678,274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,809.79

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