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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,220.58, 945,962.55 and 427,176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,220.58, 945,962.55 and 427,176.18 is: 589,726.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,220.58 : 945,962.55 = 427,176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,220.58/945,962.55 = 427,176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,220.58x = 945,962.55 × 427,176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,220.58x = 404,092,668,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,092,668,532.06/685,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,726.40

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