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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,359.12, 861,617.73 and 337,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,359.12, 861,617.73 and 337,879.13 is: 466,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,359.12 : 861,617.73 = 337,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,359.12/861,617.73 = 337,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,359.12x = 861,617.73 × 337,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,359.12x = 291,122,644,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,122,644,696.89/624,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,274.36

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