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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,870.91, 862,320.54 and 338,390.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,870.91, 862,320.54 and 338,390.11 is: 466,977.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,870.91 : 862,320.54 = 338,390.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,870.91/862,320.54 = 338,390.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,870.91x = 862,320.54 × 338,390.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,870.91x = 291,800,742,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,800,742,385.86/624,870.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,977.64

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