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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,069.62, 862,600.22 and 338,589.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,069.62, 862,600.22 and 338,589.71 is: 467,256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,069.62 : 862,600.22 = 338,589.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,069.62/862,600.22 = 338,589.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,069.62x = 862,600.22 × 338,589.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,069.62x = 292,067,552,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,067,552,647.21/625,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,256.04

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