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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,111.94, 862,656.72 and 338,631.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,111.94, 862,656.72 and 338,631.32 is: 467,312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,111.94 : 862,656.72 = 338,631.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,111.94/862,656.72 = 338,631.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,111.94x = 862,656.72 × 338,631.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,111.94x = 292,122,583,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,122,583,800.47/625,111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,312.44

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