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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,717.66, 860,533.89 and 381,747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,717.66, 860,533.89 and 381,747.98 is: 526,691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,717.66 : 860,533.89 = 381,747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,717.66/860,533.89 = 381,747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,717.66x = 860,533.89 × 381,747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,717.66x = 328,507,074,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,507,074,229.04/623,717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,691.96

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