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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,477.06, 861,784.65 and 338,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,477.06, 861,784.65 and 338,003.28 is: 466,447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,477.06 : 861,784.65 = 338,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,477.06/861,784.65 = 338,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,477.06x = 861,784.65 × 338,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,477.06x = 291,286,038,353.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,286,038,353.65/624,477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,447.94

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