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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,686.99, 860,687.31 and 337,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,686.99, 860,687.31 and 337,206.40 is: 465,344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,686.99 : 860,687.31 = 337,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,686.99/860,687.31 = 337,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,686.99x = 860,687.31 × 337,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,686.99x = 290,229,269,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,229,269,330.78/623,686.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,344.43

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