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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,614.43, 861,967.73 and 338,134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,614.43, 861,967.73 and 338,134.31 is: 466,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,614.43 : 861,967.73 = 338,134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,614.43/861,967.73 = 338,134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,614.43x = 861,967.73 × 338,134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,614.43x = 291,460,863,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,460,863,625.82/624,614.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,625.25

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