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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,427.37, 863,089.65 and 338,947.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,427.37, 863,089.65 and 338,947.47 is: 467,747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,427.37 : 863,089.65 = 338,947.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,427.37/863,089.65 = 338,947.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,427.37x = 863,089.65 × 338,947.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,427.37x = 292,542,053,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,542,053,250.69/625,427.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,747.44

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