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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,020.54, 862,528.59 and 338,539.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,020.54, 862,528.59 and 338,539.74 is: 467,184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,020.54 : 862,528.59 = 338,539.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,020.54/862,528.59 = 338,539.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,020.54x = 862,528.59 × 338,539.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,020.54x = 292,000,204,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,000,204,601.17/625,020.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,184.97

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