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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,153.40, 858,944.28 and 486,950.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,153.40, 858,944.28 and 486,950.68 is: 671,204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,153.40 : 858,944.28 = 486,950.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,153.40/858,944.28 = 486,950.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,153.40x = 858,944.28 × 486,950.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,153.40x = 418,263,501,228.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,263,501,228.11/623,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,204.72

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