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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,261.16, 862,859.22 and 338,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,261.16, 862,859.22 and 338,789 is: 467,528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,261.16 : 862,859.22 = 338,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,261.16/862,859.22 = 338,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,261.16x = 862,859.22 × 338,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,261.16x = 292,327,212,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,327,212,284.58/625,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,528.18

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