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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,791.72, 860,052.66 and 520,574.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,791.72, 860,052.66 and 520,574.68 is: 717,742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,791.72 : 860,052.66 = 520,574.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,791.72/860,052.66 = 520,574.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,791.72x = 860,052.66 × 520,574.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,791.72x = 447,721,638,262.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,721,638,262.65/623,791.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,742.19

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