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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,869.50, 860,942.51 and 337,389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,869.50, 860,942.51 and 337,389.59 is: 465,599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,869.50 : 860,942.51 = 337,389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,869.50/860,942.51 = 337,389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,869.50x = 860,942.51 × 337,389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,869.50x = 290,473,036,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,473,036,717.68/623,869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,599.03

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