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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,474, 861,774.12 and 337,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,474, 861,774.12 and 337,996.44 is: 466,435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,474 : 861,774.12 = 337,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,474/861,774.12 = 337,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,474x = 861,774.12 × 337,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,474x = 291,276,584,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,276,584,644.13/624,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,435.09

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