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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,197.20, 862,772.99 and 338,717.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,197.20, 862,772.99 and 338,717.29 is: 467,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,197.20 : 862,772.99 = 338,717.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,197.20/862,772.99 = 338,717.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,197.20x = 862,772.99 × 338,717.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,197.20x = 292,236,125,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,236,125,207.48/625,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,430.32

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