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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,161.38, 862,717.92 and 338,679.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,161.38, 862,717.92 and 338,679.41 is: 467,374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,161.38 : 862,717.92 = 338,679.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,161.38/862,717.92 = 338,679.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,161.38x = 862,717.92 × 338,679.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,161.38x = 292,184,796,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,184,796,142.03/625,161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,374.99

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