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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,840.81, 860,893.71 and 351,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,840.81, 860,893.71 and 351,997.16 is: 485,752.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,840.81 : 860,893.71 = 351,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,840.81/860,893.71 = 351,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,840.81x = 860,893.71 × 351,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,840.81x = 303,032,140,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,032,140,981.86/623,840.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,752.36

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