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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,072.26, 862,603.87 and 338,592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,072.26, 862,603.87 and 338,592.35 is: 467,259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,072.26 : 862,603.87 = 338,592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,072.26/862,603.87 = 338,592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,072.26x = 862,603.87 × 338,592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,072.26x = 292,071,071,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,071,071,462.40/625,072.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,259.69

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