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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,265.57, 861,488.02 and 337,788.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,265.57, 861,488.02 and 337,788.62 is: 466,149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,265.57 : 861,488.02 = 337,788.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,265.57/861,488.02 = 337,788.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,265.57x = 861,488.02 × 337,788.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,265.57x = 291,000,849,422.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,000,849,422.33/624,265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,149.13

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