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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,869.24, 862,320.36 and 338,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,869.24, 862,320.36 and 338,389.76 is: 466,978.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,869.24 : 862,320.36 = 338,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,869.24/862,320.36 = 338,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,869.24x = 862,320.36 × 338,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,869.24x = 291,800,379,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,800,379,663.51/624,869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,978.31

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