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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,111.38, 862,652.93 and 338,632.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,111.38, 862,652.93 and 338,632.65 is: 467,312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,111.38 : 862,652.93 = 338,632.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,111.38/862,652.93 = 338,632.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,111.38x = 862,652.93 × 338,632.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,111.38x = 292,122,446,023.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,122,446,023.00/625,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,312.63

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