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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,269.41, 862,887.83 and 383,685.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,269.41, 862,887.83 and 383,685.49 is: 529,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,269.41 : 862,887.83 = 383,685.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,269.41/862,887.83 = 383,685.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,269.41x = 862,887.83 × 383,685.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,269.41x = 331,077,539,868.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,077,539,868.59/625,269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,495.82

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