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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,521.33, 861,841.59 and 338,041.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,521.33, 861,841.59 and 338,041.34 is: 466,498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,521.33 : 861,841.59 = 338,041.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,521.33/861,841.59 = 338,041.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,521.33x = 861,841.59 × 338,041.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,521.33x = 291,338,085,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,338,085,951.33/624,521.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,498.22

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