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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,159.88, 862,715.85 and 338,677.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,159.88, 862,715.85 and 338,677.91 is: 467,372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,159.88 : 862,715.85 = 338,677.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,159.88/862,715.85 = 338,677.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,159.88x = 862,715.85 × 338,677.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,159.88x = 292,182,801,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,182,801,001.87/625,159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,372.92

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