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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,378.76, 859,863.78 and 432,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,378.76, 859,863.78 and 432,322.44 is: 596,328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,378.76 : 859,863.78 = 432,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,378.76/859,863.78 = 432,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,378.76x = 859,863.78 × 432,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,378.76x = 371,738,407,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,738,407,437.22/623,378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,328.32

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