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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,614.29, 861,968 and 338,134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,614.29, 861,968 and 338,134.37 is: 466,625.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,614.29 : 861,968 = 338,134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,614.29/861,968 = 338,134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,614.29x = 861,968 × 338,134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,614.29x = 291,461,006,640.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,461,006,640.16/624,614.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,625.58

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