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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,472.11, 861,792.38 and 382,707.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,472.11, 861,792.38 and 382,707.98 is: 528,149.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,472.11 : 861,792.38 = 382,707.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,472.11/861,792.38 = 382,707.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,472.11x = 861,792.38 × 382,707.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,472.11x = 329,814,814,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,814,814,706.69/624,472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,149.79

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