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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,358.62, 861,617.04 and 337,878.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,358.62, 861,617.04 and 337,878.63 is: 466,273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,358.62 : 861,617.04 = 337,878.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,358.62/861,617.04 = 337,878.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,358.62x = 861,617.04 × 337,878.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,358.62x = 291,121,985,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,121,985,059.86/624,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,273.67

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