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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,337.24, 862,648.42 and 395,507.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,337.24, 862,648.42 and 395,507.45 is: 545,599.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,337.24 : 862,648.42 = 395,507.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,337.24/862,648.42 = 395,507.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,337.24x = 862,648.42 × 395,507.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,337.24x = 341,183,876,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,183,876,840.73/625,337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,599.81

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