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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,251.97, 861,468.20 and 433,376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,251.97, 861,468.20 and 433,376.07 is: 598,059.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,251.97 : 861,468.20 = 433,376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,251.97/861,468.20 = 433,376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,251.97x = 861,468.20 × 433,376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,251.97x = 373,339,700,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,339,700,779.09/624,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,059.31

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