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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,463.89, 861,781.16 and 382,699.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,463.89, 861,781.16 and 382,699.85 is: 528,138.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,463.89 : 861,781.16 = 382,699.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,463.89/861,781.16 = 382,699.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,463.89x = 861,781.16 × 382,699.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,463.89x = 329,803,520,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,803,520,007.50/624,463.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,138.66

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