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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,123.74, 862,667.31 and 338,649.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,123.74, 862,667.31 and 338,649.42 is: 467,334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,123.74 : 862,667.31 = 338,649.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,123.74/862,667.31 = 338,649.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,123.74x = 862,667.31 × 338,649.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,123.74x = 292,141,784,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,141,784,184.46/625,123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,334.33

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