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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,297.09, 861,533.97 and 366,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,297.09, 861,533.97 and 366,121.40 is: 505,249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,297.09 : 861,533.97 = 366,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,297.09/861,533.97 = 366,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,297.09x = 861,533.97 × 366,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,297.09x = 315,426,020,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,426,020,334.72/624,297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,249.86

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