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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,282.68, 862,906.14 and 383,698.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,282.68, 862,906.14 and 383,698.74 is: 529,514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,282.68 : 862,906.14 = 383,698.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,282.68/862,906.14 = 383,698.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,282.68x = 862,906.14 × 383,698.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,282.68x = 331,095,998,656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,095,998,656.26/625,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,514.10

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