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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,615.42, 861,962.13 and 338,129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,615.42, 861,962.13 and 338,129.22 is: 466,614.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,615.42 : 861,962.13 = 338,129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,615.42/861,962.13 = 338,129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,615.42x = 861,962.13 × 338,129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,615.42x = 291,454,582,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,454,582,686.44/624,615.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,614.45

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