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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,231.36, 862,186.98 and 556,102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,231.36, 862,186.98 and 556,102.54 is: 766,859.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,231.36 : 862,186.98 = 556,102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,231.36/862,186.98 = 556,102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,231.36x = 862,186.98 × 556,102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,231.36x = 479,464,369,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,464,369,532.93/625,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,859.12

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