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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,114.60, 862,660.26 and 338,633.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,114.60, 862,660.26 and 338,633.80 is: 467,315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,114.60 : 862,660.26 = 338,633.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,114.60/862,660.26 = 338,633.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,114.60x = 862,660.26 × 338,633.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,114.60x = 292,125,921,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,125,921,952.79/625,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,315.79

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