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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,847.05, 861,643.89 and 534,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,847.05, 861,643.89 and 534,502.08 is: 737,061.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,847.05 : 861,643.89 = 534,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,847.05/861,643.89 = 534,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,847.05x = 861,643.89 × 534,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,847.05x = 460,550,451,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,550,451,424.29/624,847.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,061.10

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