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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,264.57, 861,486.64 and 337,787.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,264.57, 861,486.64 and 337,787.62 is: 466,147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,264.57 : 861,486.64 = 337,787.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,264.57/861,486.64 = 337,787.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,264.57x = 861,486.64 × 337,787.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,264.57x = 290,999,518,789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,999,518,789.21/624,264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,147.74

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