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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,262.94, 863,059.05 and 398,908.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,262.94, 863,059.05 and 398,908.26 is: 550,618.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,262.94 : 863,059.05 = 398,908.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,262.94/863,059.05 = 398,908.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,262.94x = 863,059.05 × 398,908.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,262.94x = 344,281,383,912.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,281,383,912.75/625,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,618.57

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