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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,729.91, 860,746.71 and 337,249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,729.91, 860,746.71 and 337,249.38 is: 465,403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,729.91 : 860,746.71 = 337,249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,729.91/860,746.71 = 337,249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,729.91x = 860,746.71 × 337,249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,729.91x = 290,286,294,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,286,294,284.54/623,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,403.84

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