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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,757.61, 860,574.07 and 508,837.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,757.61, 860,574.07 and 508,837.59 is: 702,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,757.61 : 860,574.07 = 508,837.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,757.61/860,574.07 = 508,837.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,757.61x = 860,574.07 × 508,837.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,757.61x = 437,892,435,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,892,435,795.29/623,757.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,023.40

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