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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,280.12, 861,523.88 and 379,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,280.12, 861,523.88 and 379,182.08 is: 523,281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,280.12 : 861,523.88 = 379,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,280.12/861,523.88 = 379,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,280.12x = 861,523.88 × 379,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,280.12x = 326,674,416,788.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,674,416,788.07/624,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,281.79

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