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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,373.72, 860,398.83 and 381,789.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,373.72, 860,398.83 and 381,789.42 is: 526,957.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,373.72 : 860,398.83 = 381,789.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,373.72/860,398.83 = 381,789.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,373.72x = 860,398.83 × 381,789.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,373.72x = 328,491,170,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,491,170,274.38/623,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,957.04

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