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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,264.52, 862,865.36 and 338,784.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,264.52, 862,865.36 and 338,784.83 is: 467,523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,264.52 : 862,865.36 = 338,784.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,264.52/862,865.36 = 338,784.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,264.52x = 862,865.36 × 338,784.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,264.52x = 292,325,692,798.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,325,692,798.43/625,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,523.24

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