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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,168.24, 862,728.72 and 338,693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,168.24, 862,728.72 and 338,693.92 is: 467,395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,168.24 : 862,728.72 = 338,693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,168.24/862,728.72 = 338,693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,168.24x = 862,728.72 × 338,693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,168.24x = 292,200,972,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,200,972,073.38/625,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,395.74

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