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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,196.77, 862,772.47 and 338,716.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,196.77, 862,772.47 and 338,716.87 is: 467,429.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,196.77 : 862,772.47 = 338,716.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,196.77/862,772.47 = 338,716.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,196.77x = 862,772.47 × 338,716.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,196.77x = 292,235,588,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,235,588,866.99/625,196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,429.78

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