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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,867.40, 936,125.10 and 291,443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,867.40, 936,125.10 and 291,443.40 is: 437,316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,867.40 : 936,125.10 = 291,443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,867.40/936,125.10 = 291,443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,867.40x = 936,125.10 × 291,443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,867.40x = 272,827,481,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,827,481,969.34/623,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,316.46

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