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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,211.47, 861,166.74 and 362,522.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,211.47, 861,166.74 and 362,522.23 is: 500,138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,211.47 : 861,166.74 = 362,522.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,211.47/861,166.74 = 362,522.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,211.47x = 861,166.74 × 362,522.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,211.47x = 312,192,086,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,192,086,986.63/624,211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,138.34

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