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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,135.97, 859,988.34 and 368,569.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,135.97, 859,988.34 and 368,569.17 is: 508,661.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,135.97 : 859,988.34 = 368,569.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,135.97/859,988.34 = 368,569.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,135.97x = 859,988.34 × 368,569.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,135.97x = 316,965,188,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,965,188,683.48/623,135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,661.36

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