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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,260.05, 860,499.09 and 391,005.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,260.05, 860,499.09 and 391,005.35 is: 539,838.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,260.05 : 860,499.09 = 391,005.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,260.05/860,499.09 = 391,005.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,260.05x = 860,499.09 × 391,005.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,260.05x = 336,459,747,860.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,459,747,860.13/623,260.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,838.46

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