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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,153.52, 862,425.96 and 370,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,153.52, 862,425.96 and 370,359.92 is: 510,927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,153.52 : 862,425.96 = 370,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,153.52/862,425.96 = 370,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,153.52x = 862,425.96 × 370,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,153.52x = 319,408,009,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,408,009,551.52/625,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,927.32

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