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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,285.68, 862,910.31 and 383,701.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,285.68, 862,910.31 and 383,701.74 is: 529,518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,285.68 : 862,910.31 = 383,701.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,285.68/862,910.31 = 383,701.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,285.68x = 862,910.31 × 383,701.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,285.68x = 331,100,187,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,100,187,410.94/625,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,518.26

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