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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,757.74, 860,574.24 and 508,837.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,757.74, 860,574.24 and 508,837.72 is: 702,023.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,757.74 : 860,574.24 = 508,837.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,757.74/860,574.24 = 508,837.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,757.74x = 860,574.24 × 508,837.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,757.74x = 437,892,632,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,892,632,020.90/623,757.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,023.57

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