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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,634.62, 861,997.71 and 338,154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,634.62, 861,997.71 and 338,154.03 is: 466,653.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,634.62 : 861,997.71 = 338,154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,634.62/861,997.71 = 338,154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,634.62x = 861,997.71 × 338,154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,634.62x = 291,487,999,487.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,487,999,487.27/624,634.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,653.61

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