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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,935.84, 859,659.49 and 368,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,935.84, 859,659.49 and 368,284.80 is: 508,237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,935.84 : 859,659.49 = 368,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,935.84/859,659.49 = 368,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,935.84x = 859,659.49 × 368,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,935.84x = 316,599,518,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,599,518,123.74/622,935.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,237.77

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