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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,287.87, 862,898.02 and 338,807.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,287.87, 862,898.02 and 338,807.73 is: 467,555.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,287.87 : 862,898.02 = 338,807.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,287.87/862,898.02 = 338,807.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,287.87x = 862,898.02 × 338,807.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,287.87x = 292,356,514,216.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,356,514,216.19/625,287.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,555.07

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