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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,293.72, 861,523.98 and 337,813.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,293.72, 861,523.98 and 337,813.70 is: 466,182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,293.72 : 861,523.98 = 337,813.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,293.72/861,523.98 = 337,813.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,293.72x = 861,523.98 × 337,813.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,293.72x = 291,034,603,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,034,603,322.53/624,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,182.17

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