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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,112.55, 862,657.92 and 338,632.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,112.55, 862,657.92 and 338,632.61 is: 467,314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,112.55 : 862,657.92 = 338,632.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,112.55/862,657.92 = 338,632.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,112.55x = 862,657.92 × 338,632.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,112.55x = 292,124,098,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,124,098,673.48/625,112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,314.40

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