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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,591.82, 859,982.73 and 408,653.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,591.82, 859,982.73 and 408,653.82 is: 563,566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,591.82 : 859,982.73 = 408,653.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,591.82/859,982.73 = 408,653.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,591.82x = 859,982.73 × 408,653.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,591.82x = 351,435,227,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,435,227,748.53/623,591.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,566.13

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