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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,531.87, 934,637.36 and 398,329.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,531.87, 934,637.36 and 398,329.95 is: 598,032.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,531.87 : 934,637.36 = 398,329.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,531.87/934,637.36 = 398,329.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,531.87x = 934,637.36 × 398,329.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,531.87x = 372,294,052,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,294,052,876.93/622,531.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,032.12

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