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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,022.54, 862,531.35 and 338,541.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,022.54, 862,531.35 and 338,541.74 is: 467,187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,022.54 : 862,531.35 = 338,541.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,022.54/862,531.35 = 338,541.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,022.54x = 862,531.35 × 338,541.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,022.54x = 292,002,864,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,002,864,033.55/625,022.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,187.73

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