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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,070.37, 862,601.25 and 338,590.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,070.37, 862,601.25 and 338,590.46 is: 467,257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,070.37 : 862,601.25 = 338,590.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,070.37/862,601.25 = 338,590.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,070.37x = 862,601.25 × 338,590.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,070.37x = 292,068,550,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,068,550,990.78/625,070.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,257.07

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