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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,991.11, 862,489.11 and 338,511.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,991.11, 862,489.11 and 338,511.25 is: 467,146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,991.11 : 862,489.11 = 338,511.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,991.11/862,489.11 = 338,511.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,991.11x = 862,489.11 × 338,511.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,991.11x = 291,962,266,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,962,266,737.49/624,991.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,146.27

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