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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,961.62, 862,446.78 and 338,481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,961.62, 862,446.78 and 338,481.72 is: 467,104.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,961.62 : 862,446.78 = 338,481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,961.62/862,446.78 = 338,481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,961.62x = 862,446.78 × 338,481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,961.62x = 291,922,469,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,922,469,502.86/624,961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,104.64

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