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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,071.17, 862,602.36 and 338,591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,071.17, 862,602.36 and 338,591.26 is: 467,258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,071.17 : 862,602.36 = 338,591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,071.17/862,602.36 = 338,591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,071.17x = 862,602.36 × 338,591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,071.17x = 292,069,613,945.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,069,613,945.41/625,071.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,258.17

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