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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,467.56, 861,780.98 and 382,883.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,467.56, 861,780.98 and 382,883.34 is: 528,388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,467.56 : 861,780.98 = 382,883.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,467.56/861,780.98 = 382,883.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,467.56x = 861,780.98 × 382,883.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,467.56x = 329,961,579,970.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,961,579,970.87/624,467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,388.66

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