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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,466.98, 861,785.30 and 382,702.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,466.98, 861,785.30 and 382,702.83 is: 528,142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,466.98 : 861,785.30 = 382,702.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,466.98/861,785.30 = 382,702.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,466.98x = 861,785.30 × 382,702.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,466.98x = 329,807,671,248.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,807,671,248.89/624,466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,142.70

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