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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,071.05, 862,602.18 and 338,591.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,071.05, 862,602.18 and 338,591.13 is: 467,258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,071.05 : 862,602.18 = 338,591.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,071.05/862,602.18 = 338,591.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,071.05x = 862,602.18 × 338,591.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,071.05x = 292,069,444,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,069,444,710.16/625,071.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,258.00

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