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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,064.97, 860,978.50 and 461,114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,064.97, 860,978.50 and 461,114.34 is: 636,166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,064.97 : 860,978.50 = 461,114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,064.97/860,978.50 = 461,114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,064.97x = 860,978.50 × 461,114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,064.97x = 397,009,528,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,009,528,400.24/624,064.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,166.98

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