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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,431, 863,187.42 and 396,009.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,431, 863,187.42 and 396,009.62 is: 546,551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,431 : 863,187.42 = 396,009.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,431/863,187.42 = 396,009.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,431x = 863,187.42 × 396,009.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,431x = 341,830,522,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,830,522,182.98/625,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,551.93

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