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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,070.43, 862,601.34 and 338,590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,070.43, 862,601.34 and 338,590.52 is: 467,257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,070.43 : 862,601.34 = 338,590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,070.43/862,601.34 = 338,590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,070.43x = 862,601.34 × 338,590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,070.43x = 292,068,636,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,068,636,263.30/625,070.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,257.16

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