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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,373, 861,637.32 and 337,893.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,373, 861,637.32 and 337,893.04 is: 466,293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,373 : 861,637.32 = 337,893.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,373/861,637.32 = 337,893.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,373x = 861,637.32 × 337,893.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,373x = 291,141,253,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,141,253,432.25/624,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,293.79

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