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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,073.55, 862,605.63 and 338,593.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,073.55, 862,605.63 and 338,593.63 is: 467,261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,073.55 : 862,605.63 = 338,593.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,073.55/862,605.63 = 338,593.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,073.55x = 862,605.63 × 338,593.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,073.55x = 292,072,771,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,072,771,520.14/625,073.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,261.45

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