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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,131.89, 936,811.71 and 424,040.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,131.89, 936,811.71 and 424,040.21 is: 584,931.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,131.89 : 936,811.71 = 424,040.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,131.89/936,811.71 = 424,040.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,131.89x = 936,811.71 × 424,040.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,131.89x = 397,245,829,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,245,829,554.80/679,131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,931.79

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