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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,347.83, 861,599.97 and 337,867.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,347.83, 861,599.97 and 337,867.92 is: 466,257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,347.83 : 861,599.97 = 337,867.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,347.83/861,599.97 = 337,867.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,347.83x = 861,599.97 × 337,867.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,347.83x = 291,106,992,734.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,106,992,734.63/624,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,257.72

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