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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,207.34, 862,785.94 and 338,727.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,207.34, 862,785.94 and 338,727.42 is: 467,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,207.34 : 862,785.94 = 338,727.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,207.34/862,785.94 = 338,727.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,207.34x = 862,785.94 × 338,727.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,207.34x = 292,249,249,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,249,249,460.91/625,207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,443.73

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