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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,057.60, 862,578.68 and 338,578.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,057.60, 862,578.68 and 338,578.82 is: 467,238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,057.60 : 862,578.68 = 338,578.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,057.60/862,578.68 = 338,578.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,057.60x = 862,578.68 × 338,578.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,057.60x = 292,050,871,631.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,050,871,631.56/625,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,238.33

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