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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,835.14, 862,276.59 and 338,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,835.14, 862,276.59 and 338,355.24 is: 466,932.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,835.14 : 862,276.59 = 338,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,835.14/862,276.59 = 338,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,835.14x = 862,276.59 × 338,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,835.14x = 291,755,802,555.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,755,802,555.83/624,835.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,932.45

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