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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,533.52, 852,196.24 and 334,909.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,533.52, 852,196.24 and 334,909.52 is: 462,175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,533.52 : 852,196.24 = 334,909.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,533.52/852,196.24 = 334,909.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,533.52x = 852,196.24 × 334,909.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,533.52x = 285,408,633,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,408,633,684.21/617,533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,175.13

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