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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,001.08, 859,741.83 and 336,521.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,001.08, 859,741.83 and 336,521.17 is: 464,399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,001.08 : 859,741.83 = 336,521.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,001.08/859,741.83 = 336,521.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,001.08x = 859,741.83 × 336,521.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,001.08x = 289,321,323,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,321,323,072.14/623,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,399.39

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