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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,967.36, 936,585.24 and 423,875.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,967.36, 936,585.24 and 423,875.68 is: 584,705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,967.36 : 936,585.24 = 423,875.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,967.36/936,585.24 = 423,875.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,967.36x = 936,585.24 × 423,875.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,967.36x = 396,995,705,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,995,705,482.96/678,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,705.14

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