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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,565.38, 859,946.36 and 408,627.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,565.38, 859,946.36 and 408,627.38 is: 563,529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,565.38 : 859,946.36 = 408,627.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,565.38/859,946.36 = 408,627.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,565.38x = 859,946.36 × 408,627.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,565.38x = 351,397,628,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,397,628,027.34/623,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,529.73

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