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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,921.23, 861,011.81 and 337,440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,921.23, 861,011.81 and 337,440.97 is: 465,668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,921.23 : 861,011.81 = 337,440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,921.23/861,011.81 = 337,440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,921.23x = 861,011.81 × 337,440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,921.23x = 290,540,660,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,540,660,347.86/623,921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,668.82

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