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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,196.72, 860,072.18 and 368,629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,196.72, 860,072.18 and 368,629.92 is: 508,745.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,196.72 : 860,072.18 = 368,629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,196.72/860,072.18 = 368,629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,196.72x = 860,072.18 × 368,629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,196.72x = 317,048,337,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,048,337,064.48/623,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,745.20

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