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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,155.72, 862,713.86 and 338,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,155.72, 862,713.86 and 338,677 is: 467,373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,155.72 : 862,713.86 = 338,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,155.72/862,713.86 = 338,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,155.72x = 862,713.86 × 338,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,155.72x = 292,181,341,963.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,181,341,963.22/625,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,373.70

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