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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,116.63, 862,660.17 and 338,637.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,116.63, 862,660.17 and 338,637.90 is: 467,319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,116.63 : 862,660.17 = 338,637.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,116.63/862,660.17 = 338,637.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,116.63x = 862,660.17 × 338,637.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,116.63x = 292,129,428,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,129,428,382.44/625,116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,319.88

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