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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,863.80, 937,295.70 and 412,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,863.80, 937,295.70 and 412,287.40 is: 618,431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,863.80 : 937,295.70 = 412,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,863.80/937,295.70 = 412,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,863.80x = 937,295.70 × 412,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,863.80x = 386,435,207,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,435,207,184.18/624,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,431.10

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