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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,021.79, 862,530.32 and 338,540.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,021.79, 862,530.32 and 338,540.99 is: 467,186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,021.79 : 862,530.32 = 338,540.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,021.79/862,530.32 = 338,540.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,021.79x = 862,530.32 × 338,540.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,021.79x = 292,001,868,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,001,868,437.82/625,021.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,186.70

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