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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,409.34, 863,065.62 and 338,929.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,409.34, 863,065.62 and 338,929.41 is: 467,722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,409.34 : 863,065.62 = 338,929.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,409.34/863,065.62 = 338,929.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,409.34x = 863,065.62 × 338,929.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,409.34x = 292,518,324,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,518,324,614.38/625,409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,722.99

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