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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,021.59, 859,770.26 and 336,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,021.59, 859,770.26 and 336,541.68 is: 464,427.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,021.59 : 859,770.26 = 336,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,021.59/859,770.26 = 336,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,021.59x = 859,770.26 × 336,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,021.59x = 289,348,527,714.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,348,527,714.44/623,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,427.77

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