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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,468.43, 1,351,992.75 and 422,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,468.43, 1,351,992.75 and 422,027 is: 632,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,468.43 : 1,351,992.75 = 422,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,468.43/1,351,992.75 = 422,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,468.43x = 1,351,992.75 × 422,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,468.43x = 570,577,444,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,577,444,304.25/901,468.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,942.24

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