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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,471.36, 861,791.34 and 382,707.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,471.36, 861,791.34 and 382,707.23 is: 528,148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,471.36 : 861,791.34 = 382,707.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,471.36/861,791.34 = 382,707.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,471.36x = 861,791.34 × 382,707.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,471.36x = 329,813,772,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,813,772,260.43/624,471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,148.76

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