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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,607.36, 861,957.16 and 338,127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,607.36, 861,957.16 and 338,127.37 is: 466,615.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,607.36 : 861,957.16 = 338,127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,607.36/861,957.16 = 338,127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,607.36x = 861,957.16 × 338,127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,607.36x = 291,451,307,563.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,451,307,563.47/624,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,615.23

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