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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,160.32, 862,720.20 and 338,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,160.32, 862,720.20 and 338,687.68 is: 467,388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,160.32 : 862,720.20 = 338,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,160.32/862,720.20 = 338,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,160.32x = 862,720.20 × 338,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,160.32x = 292,192,703,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,192,703,027.14/625,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,388.43

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