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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,451.06, 861,748.77 and 337,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,451.06, 861,748.77 and 337,977.28 is: 466,412.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,451.06 : 861,748.77 = 337,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,451.06/861,748.77 = 337,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,451.06x = 861,748.77 × 337,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,451.06x = 291,251,505,327.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,251,505,327.95/624,451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,412.06

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