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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,157.88, 862,713.10 and 338,675.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,157.88, 862,713.10 and 338,675.91 is: 467,370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,157.88 : 862,713.10 = 338,675.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,157.88/862,713.10 = 338,675.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,157.88x = 862,713.10 × 338,675.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,157.88x = 292,180,142,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,180,142,518.04/625,157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,370.17

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