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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,926.56, 862,412.88 and 366,876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,926.56, 862,412.88 and 366,876.76 is: 506,298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,926.56 : 862,412.88 = 366,876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,926.56/862,412.88 = 366,876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,926.56x = 862,412.88 × 366,876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,926.56x = 316,399,243,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,399,243,196.67/624,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,298.28

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