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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,276.68, 862,897.86 and 383,692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,276.68, 862,897.86 and 383,692.74 is: 529,505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,276.68 : 862,897.86 = 383,692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,276.68/862,897.86 = 383,692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,276.68x = 862,897.86 × 383,692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,276.68x = 331,087,644,243.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,087,644,243.54/625,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,505.82

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