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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,227.22, 861,427.44 and 337,741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,227.22, 861,427.44 and 337,741.02 is: 466,079.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,227.22 : 861,427.44 = 337,741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,227.22/861,427.44 = 337,741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,227.22x = 861,427.44 × 337,741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,227.22x = 290,939,382,241.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,939,382,241.59/624,227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,079.29

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