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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,561.76, 860,509.74 and 337,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,561.76, 860,509.74 and 337,079.28 is: 465,166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,561.76 : 860,509.74 = 337,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,561.76/860,509.74 = 337,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,561.76x = 860,509.74 × 337,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,561.76x = 290,060,003,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,060,003,592.19/623,561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,166.44

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