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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,096.60, 862,635.42 and 338,615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,096.60, 862,635.42 and 338,615.80 is: 467,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,096.60 : 862,635.42 = 338,615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,096.60/862,635.42 = 338,615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,096.60x = 862,635.42 × 338,615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,096.60x = 292,101,982,851.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,101,982,851.64/625,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,290.95

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