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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,286.56, 937,419.72 and 424,786.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,286.56, 937,419.72 and 424,786.72 is: 586,208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,286.56 : 937,419.72 = 424,786.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,286.56/937,419.72 = 424,786.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,286.56x = 937,419.72 × 424,786.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,286.56x = 398,203,448,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,203,448,122.12/679,286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,208.34

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