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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,072.55, 862,604.25 and 338,592.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,072.55, 862,604.25 and 338,592.63 is: 467,260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,072.55 : 862,604.25 = 338,592.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,072.55/862,604.25 = 338,592.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,072.55x = 862,604.25 × 338,592.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,072.55x = 292,071,441,656.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,071,441,656.68/625,072.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,260.07

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