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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,957.64, 862,441.24 and 338,477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,957.64, 862,441.24 and 338,477.72 is: 467,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,957.64 : 862,441.24 = 338,477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,957.64/862,441.24 = 338,477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,957.64x = 862,441.24 × 338,477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,957.64x = 291,917,144,549.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,917,144,549.17/624,957.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,099.09

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