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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,079.07, 862,434.11 and 392,531.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,079.07, 862,434.11 and 392,531.09 is: 541,583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,079.07 : 862,434.11 = 392,531.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,079.07/862,434.11 = 392,531.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,079.07x = 862,434.11 × 392,531.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,079.07x = 338,532,194,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,532,194,976.65/625,079.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,583.00

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