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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,143.66, 862,697.40 and 338,664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,143.66, 862,697.40 and 338,664.90 is: 467,357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,143.66 : 862,697.40 = 338,664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,143.66/862,697.40 = 338,664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,143.66x = 862,697.40 × 338,664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,143.66x = 292,165,328,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,165,328,701.26/625,143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,357.10

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