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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,611.92, 861,957.30 and 338,125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,611.92, 861,957.30 and 338,125.72 is: 466,609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,611.92 : 861,957.30 = 338,125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,611.92/861,957.30 = 338,125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,611.92x = 861,957.30 × 338,125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,611.92x = 291,449,932,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,449,932,671.76/624,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,609.62

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