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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,096, 861,247.80 and 337,611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,096, 861,247.80 and 337,611.96 is: 465,901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,096 : 861,247.80 = 337,611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,096/861,247.80 = 337,611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,096x = 861,247.80 × 337,611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,096x = 290,767,557,803.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,767,557,803.69/624,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,901.97

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