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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,283.44, 862,895.10 and 338,805.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,283.44, 862,895.10 and 338,805.61 is: 467,553.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,283.44 : 862,895.10 = 338,805.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,283.44/862,895.10 = 338,805.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,283.44x = 862,895.10 × 338,805.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,283.44x = 292,353,700,721.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,353,700,721.51/625,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,553.88

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