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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,541.84, 861,868.20 and 338,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,541.84, 861,868.20 and 338,061.04 is: 466,524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,541.84 : 861,868.20 = 338,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,541.84/861,868.20 = 338,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,541.84x = 861,868.20 × 338,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,541.84x = 291,364,060,034.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,364,060,034.93/624,541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,524.48

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