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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,873.96, 859,566 and 336,394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,873.96, 859,566 and 336,394.06 is: 464,223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,873.96 : 859,566 = 336,394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,873.96/859,566 = 336,394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,873.96x = 859,566 × 336,394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,873.96x = 289,152,896,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,152,896,577.96/622,873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,223.77

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