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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,089.60, 862,625.76 and 338,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,089.60, 862,625.76 and 338,608.80 is: 467,281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,089.60 : 862,625.76 = 338,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,089.60/862,625.76 = 338,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,089.60x = 862,625.76 × 338,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,089.60x = 292,092,673,442.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,092,673,442.69/625,089.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,281.29

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