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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,282.57, 861,511.50 and 337,805.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,282.57, 861,511.50 and 337,805.64 is: 466,172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,282.57 : 861,511.50 = 337,805.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,282.57/861,511.50 = 337,805.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,282.57x = 861,511.50 × 337,805.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,282.57x = 291,023,443,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,023,443,624.86/624,282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,172.62

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