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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,160.55, 859,957.18 and 368,506.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,160.55, 859,957.18 and 368,506.27 is: 508,536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,160.55 : 859,957.18 = 368,506.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,160.55/859,957.18 = 368,506.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,160.55x = 859,957.18 × 368,506.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,160.55x = 316,899,612,761.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,899,612,761.52/623,160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,536.06

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