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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,872.40, 935,808.60 and 340,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,872.40, 935,808.60 and 340,437.20 is: 510,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,872.40 : 935,808.60 = 340,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,872.40/935,808.60 = 340,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,872.40x = 935,808.60 × 340,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,872.40x = 318,584,059,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,584,059,519.92/623,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,655.80

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