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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,408.21, 863,064.06 and 338,928.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,408.21, 863,064.06 and 338,928.29 is: 467,721.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,408.21 : 863,064.06 = 338,928.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,408.21/863,064.06 = 338,928.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,408.21x = 863,064.06 × 338,928.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,408.21x = 292,516,828,000.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,516,828,000.29/625,408.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,721.44

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