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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,618.41, 861,975.27 and 338,137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,618.41, 861,975.27 and 338,137.81 is: 466,631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,618.41 : 861,975.27 = 338,137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,618.41/861,975.27 = 338,137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,618.41x = 861,975.27 × 338,137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,618.41x = 291,466,427,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,466,427,917.02/624,618.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,631.19

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