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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,549.16, 860,433.63 and 460,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,549.16, 860,433.63 and 460,292.52 is: 635,156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,549.16 : 860,433.63 = 460,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,549.16/860,433.63 = 460,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,549.16x = 860,433.63 × 460,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,549.16x = 396,051,163,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,051,163,845.45/623,549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,156.28

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