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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,450.04, 863,122.53 and 338,970.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,450.04, 863,122.53 and 338,970.05 is: 467,779.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,450.04 : 863,122.53 = 338,970.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,450.04/863,122.53 = 338,970.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,450.04x = 863,122.53 × 338,970.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,450.04x = 292,572,682,834.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,572,682,834.61/625,450.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,779.47

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