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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,131.14, 936,810.68 and 424,039.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,131.14, 936,810.68 and 424,039.46 is: 584,930.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,131.14 : 936,810.68 = 424,039.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,131.14/936,810.68 = 424,039.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,131.14x = 936,810.68 × 424,039.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,131.14x = 397,244,688,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,244,688,065.18/679,131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,930.76

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