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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,841.82, 860,897.37 and 337,357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,841.82, 860,897.37 and 337,357.78 is: 465,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,841.82 : 860,897.37 = 337,357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,841.82/860,897.37 = 337,357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,841.82x = 860,897.37 × 337,357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,841.82x = 290,430,425,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,430,425,551.04/623,841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,551.39

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