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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,174.78, 862,742.08 and 338,694.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,174.78, 862,742.08 and 338,694.87 is: 467,399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,174.78 : 862,742.08 = 338,694.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,174.78/862,742.08 = 338,694.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,174.78x = 862,742.08 × 338,694.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,174.78x = 292,206,314,482.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,206,314,482.28/625,174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,399.39

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