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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,226.58, 945,970.83 and 427,182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,226.58, 945,970.83 and 427,182.18 is: 589,734.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,226.58 : 945,970.83 = 427,182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,226.58/945,970.83 = 427,182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,226.58x = 945,970.83 × 427,182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,226.58x = 404,101,881,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,101,881,375.81/685,226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,734.69

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