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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,339.14, 861,588.78 and 337,859.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,339.14, 861,588.78 and 337,859.23 is: 466,246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,339.14 : 861,588.78 = 337,859.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,339.14/861,588.78 = 337,859.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,339.14x = 861,588.78 × 337,859.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,339.14x = 291,095,721,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,095,721,597.45/624,339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,246.15

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