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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,271.66, 862,890.94 and 383,687.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,271.66, 862,890.94 and 383,687.74 is: 529,498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,271.66 : 862,890.94 = 383,687.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,271.66/862,890.94 = 383,687.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,271.66x = 862,890.94 × 383,687.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,271.66x = 331,080,674,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,080,674,635.08/625,271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,498.93

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