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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,911.62, 860,998.04 and 337,431.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,911.62, 860,998.04 and 337,431.71 is: 465,655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,911.62 : 860,998.04 = 337,431.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,911.62/860,998.04 = 337,431.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,911.62x = 860,998.04 × 337,431.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,911.62x = 290,528,034,951.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,528,034,951.70/623,911.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,655.75

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