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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,563.28, 861,897.84 and 338,082.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,563.28, 861,897.84 and 338,082.48 is: 466,554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,563.28 : 861,897.84 = 338,082.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,563.28/861,897.84 = 338,082.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,563.28x = 861,897.84 × 338,082.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,563.28x = 291,392,559,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,392,559,253.84/624,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,554.10

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