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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,014.95, 941,141.93 and 423,885.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,014.95, 941,141.93 and 423,885.27 is: 584,937.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,014.95 : 941,141.93 = 423,885.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,014.95/941,141.93 = 423,885.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,014.95x = 941,141.93 × 423,885.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,014.95x = 398,936,198,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,936,198,986.95/682,014.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,937.62

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