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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,459.40, 1,385,189.10 and 424,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,459.40, 1,385,189.10 and 424,823.40 is: 637,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,459.40 : 1,385,189.10 = 424,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,459.40/1,385,189.10 = 424,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,459.40x = 1,385,189.10 × 424,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,459.40x = 588,460,743,104.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,460,743,104.94/923,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,235.10

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