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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,487.73, 861,813.95 and 382,723.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,487.73, 861,813.95 and 382,723.58 is: 528,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,487.73 : 861,813.95 = 382,723.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,487.73/861,813.95 = 382,723.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,487.73x = 861,813.95 × 382,723.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,487.73x = 329,836,520,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,836,520,478.86/624,487.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,171.34

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