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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,512.88, 860,936.09 and 608,915.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,512.88, 860,936.09 and 608,915.76 is: 843,486.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,512.88 : 860,936.09 = 608,915.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,512.88/860,936.09 = 608,915.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,512.88x = 860,936.09 × 608,915.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,512.88x = 524,237,553,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,237,553,553.78/621,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,486.23

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