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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,155.96, 862,715.94 and 338,673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,155.96, 862,715.94 and 338,673.54 is: 467,369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,155.96 : 862,715.94 = 338,673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,155.96/862,715.94 = 338,673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,155.96x = 862,715.94 × 338,673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,155.96x = 292,179,061,414.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,179,061,414.23/625,155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,369.87

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