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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,435.46, 861,719.44 and 337,955.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,435.46, 861,719.44 and 337,955.74 is: 466,378.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,435.46 : 861,719.44 = 337,955.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,435.46/861,719.44 = 337,955.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,435.46x = 861,719.44 × 337,955.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,435.46x = 291,223,031,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,223,031,017.59/624,435.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,378.11

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