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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,657.31, 860,649.17 and 337,179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,657.31, 860,649.17 and 337,179.43 is: 465,308.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,657.31 : 860,649.17 = 337,179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,657.31/860,649.17 = 337,179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,657.31x = 860,649.17 × 337,179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,657.31x = 290,193,196,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,193,196,570.57/623,657.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,308.74

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