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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,070.56, 862,601.51 and 338,590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,070.56, 862,601.51 and 338,590.64 is: 467,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,070.56 : 862,601.51 = 338,590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,070.56/862,601.51 = 338,590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,070.56x = 862,601.51 × 338,590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,070.56x = 292,068,800,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,068,800,338.85/625,070.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,257.33

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