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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,295.42, 935,772.57 and 328,014.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,295.42, 935,772.57 and 328,014.78 is: 492,458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,295.42 : 935,772.57 = 328,014.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,295.42/935,772.57 = 328,014.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,295.42x = 935,772.57 × 328,014.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,295.42x = 306,947,233,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,947,233,678.59/623,295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,458.67

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