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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,057.02, 1,387,563.90 and 426,421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,057.02, 1,387,563.90 and 426,421.02 is: 639,621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,057.02 : 1,387,563.90 = 426,421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,057.02/1,387,563.90 = 426,421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,057.02x = 1,387,563.90 × 426,421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,057.02x = 591,686,413,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,686,413,553.18/925,057.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,621.56

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