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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,794.20, 936,128.70 and 399,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,794.20, 936,128.70 and 399,699.60 is: 599,829.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,794.20 : 936,128.70 = 399,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,794.20/936,128.70 = 399,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,794.20x = 936,128.70 × 399,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,794.20x = 374,170,266,938.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,170,266,938.52/623,794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,829.67

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