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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,222.08, 945,964.62 and 427,177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,222.08, 945,964.62 and 427,177.68 is: 589,728.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,222.08 : 945,964.62 = 427,177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,222.08/945,964.62 = 427,177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,222.08x = 945,964.62 × 427,177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,222.08x = 404,094,971,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,094,971,733.68/685,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,728.47

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