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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,772.42, 860,803.38 and 337,292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,772.42, 860,803.38 and 337,292.43 is: 465,462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,772.42 : 860,803.38 = 337,292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,772.42/860,803.38 = 337,292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,772.42x = 860,803.38 × 337,292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,772.42x = 290,342,463,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,342,463,792.41/623,772.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,462.17

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