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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,618.78, 860,619.04 and 348,000.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,618.78, 860,619.04 and 348,000.74 is: 480,255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,618.78 : 860,619.04 = 348,000.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,618.78/860,619.04 = 348,000.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,618.78x = 860,619.04 × 348,000.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,618.78x = 299,496,062,778.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,496,062,778.09/623,618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,255.04

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