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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,070.62, 862,601.60 and 338,590.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,070.62, 862,601.60 and 338,590.71 is: 467,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,070.62 : 862,601.60 = 338,590.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,070.62/862,601.60 = 338,590.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,070.62x = 862,601.60 × 338,590.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,070.62x = 292,068,888,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,068,888,191.14/625,070.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,257.42

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