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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,199.20, 862,775.74 and 338,719.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,199.20, 862,775.74 and 338,719.28 is: 467,433.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,199.20 : 862,775.74 = 338,719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,199.20/862,775.74 = 338,719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,199.20x = 862,775.74 × 338,719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,199.20x = 292,238,777,454.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,238,777,454.27/625,199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,433.06

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