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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,871.54, 859,562.50 and 336,391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,871.54, 859,562.50 and 336,391.68 is: 464,220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,871.54 : 859,562.50 = 336,391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,871.54/859,562.50 = 336,391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,871.54x = 859,562.50 × 336,391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,871.54x = 289,149,673,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,149,673,440/622,871.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,220.40

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