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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,623.06, 861,980.09 and 338,143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,623.06, 861,980.09 and 338,143.13 is: 466,637.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,623.06 : 861,980.09 = 338,143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,623.06/861,980.09 = 338,143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,623.06x = 861,980.09 × 338,143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,623.06x = 291,472,645,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,472,645,630.28/624,623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,637.66

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