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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,977.79, 862,231.53 and 462,025.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,977.79, 862,231.53 and 462,025.59 is: 637,419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,977.79 : 862,231.53 = 462,025.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,977.79/862,231.53 = 462,025.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,977.79x = 862,231.53 × 462,025.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,977.79x = 398,373,031,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,373,031,364.85/624,977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,419.50

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