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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,315.84, 861,559.86 and 366,140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,315.84, 861,559.86 and 366,140.16 is: 505,275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,315.84 : 861,559.86 = 366,140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,315.84/861,559.86 = 366,140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,315.84x = 861,559.86 × 366,140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,315.84x = 315,451,664,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,451,664,989.98/624,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,275.77

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