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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,119.13, 862,663.62 and 338,640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,119.13, 862,663.62 and 338,640.40 is: 467,323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,119.13 : 862,663.62 = 338,640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,119.13/862,663.62 = 338,640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,119.13x = 862,663.62 × 338,640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,119.13x = 292,132,753,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,132,753,342.25/625,119.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,323.33

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