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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,259.81, 860,166.89 and 361,672.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,259.81, 860,166.89 and 361,672.74 is: 499,148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,259.81 : 860,166.89 = 361,672.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,259.81/860,166.89 = 361,672.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,259.81x = 860,166.89 × 361,672.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,259.81x = 311,098,915,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,098,915,963.58/623,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,148.05

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