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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,602.61, 861,950.61 and 338,122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,602.61, 861,950.61 and 338,122.62 is: 466,608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,602.61 : 861,950.61 = 338,122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,602.61/861,950.61 = 338,122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,602.61x = 861,950.61 × 338,122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,602.61x = 291,444,998,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,444,998,563.80/624,602.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,608.68

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