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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,606.40, 860,555.88 and 394,287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,606.40, 860,555.88 and 394,287.12 is: 544,102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,606.40 : 860,555.88 = 394,287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,606.40/860,555.88 = 394,287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,606.40x = 860,555.88 × 394,287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,606.40x = 339,306,099,524.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,306,099,524.27/623,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,102.98

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