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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,635.78, 861,996.40 and 338,155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,635.78, 861,996.40 and 338,155.79 is: 466,654.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,635.78 : 861,996.40 = 338,155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,635.78/861,996.40 = 338,155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,635.78x = 861,996.40 × 338,155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,635.78x = 291,489,068,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,489,068,463.79/624,635.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,654.46

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