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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,869.06, 862,317.57 and 338,389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,869.06, 862,317.57 and 338,389.07 is: 466,975.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,869.06 : 862,317.57 = 338,389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,869.06/862,317.57 = 338,389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,869.06x = 862,317.57 × 338,389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,869.06x = 291,798,836,245.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,798,836,245.37/624,869.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,975.98

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