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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,284.94, 862,897.17 and 338,807.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,284.94, 862,897.17 and 338,807.11 is: 467,555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,284.94 : 862,897.17 = 338,807.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,284.94/862,897.17 = 338,807.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,284.94x = 862,897.17 × 338,807.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,284.94x = 292,355,696,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,355,696,394.88/625,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,555.95

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