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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,825.39, 862,263.14 and 338,345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,825.39, 862,263.14 and 338,345.49 is: 466,918.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,825.39 : 862,263.14 = 338,345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,825.39/862,263.14 = 338,345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,825.39x = 862,263.14 × 338,345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,825.39x = 291,742,842,920.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,742,842,920.51/624,825.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,918.99

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