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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,242.92, 862,833.96 and 338,764.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,242.92, 862,833.96 and 338,764.14 is: 467,493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,242.92 : 862,833.96 = 338,764.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,242.92/862,833.96 = 338,764.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,242.92x = 862,833.96 × 338,764.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,242.92x = 292,297,204,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,297,204,422.19/625,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,493.83

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