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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,292.52, 863,201.22 and 418,916.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,292.52, 863,201.22 and 418,916.26 is: 578,303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,292.52 : 863,201.22 = 418,916.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,292.52/863,201.22 = 418,916.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,292.52x = 863,201.22 × 418,916.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,292.52x = 361,609,026,709.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,609,026,709.84/625,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,303.78

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