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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,922, 861,012.84 and 337,441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,922, 861,012.84 and 337,441.72 is: 465,669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,922 : 861,012.84 = 337,441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,922/861,012.84 = 337,441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,922x = 861,012.84 × 337,441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,922x = 290,541,653,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,541,653,671.69/623,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,669.83

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