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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,479.56, 861,788.10 and 338,005.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,479.56, 861,788.10 and 338,005.78 is: 466,451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,479.56 : 861,788.10 = 338,005.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,479.56/861,788.10 = 338,005.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,479.56x = 861,788.10 × 338,005.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,479.56x = 291,289,358,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,289,358,935.22/624,479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,451.39

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