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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,439.19, 861,728.63 and 337,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,439.19, 861,728.63 and 337,959.20 is: 466,385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,439.19 : 861,728.63 = 337,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,439.19/861,728.63 = 337,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,439.19x = 861,728.63 × 337,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,439.19x = 291,229,112,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,229,112,413.46/624,439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,385.07

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