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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,085.37, 862,621.98 and 338,605.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,085.37, 862,621.98 and 338,605.47 is: 467,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,085.37 : 862,621.98 = 338,605.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,085.37/862,621.98 = 338,605.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,085.37x = 862,621.98 × 338,605.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,085.37x = 292,088,520,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,088,520,970.23/625,085.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,277.81

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