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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,614.62, 863,420.82 and 557,298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,614.62, 863,420.82 and 557,298.76 is: 770,368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,614.62 : 863,420.82 = 557,298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,614.62/863,420.82 = 557,298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,614.62x = 863,420.82 × 557,298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,614.62x = 481,183,352,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,183,352,344.18/624,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,368.38

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