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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,478.36, 861,801 and 382,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,478.36, 861,801 and 382,714.24 is: 528,158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,478.36 : 861,801 = 382,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,478.36/861,801 = 382,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,478.36x = 861,801 × 382,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,478.36x = 329,823,514,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,823,514,746.24/624,478.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,158.44

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