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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,095, 861,246.42 and 337,610.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,095, 861,246.42 and 337,610.96 is: 465,900.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,095 : 861,246.42 = 337,610.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,095/861,246.42 = 337,610.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,095x = 861,246.42 × 337,610.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,095x = 290,766,230,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,766,230,652.76/624,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,900.59

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