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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,456.49, 862,673.82 and 396,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,456.49, 862,673.82 and 396,051.12 is: 546,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,456.49 : 862,673.82 = 396,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,456.49/862,673.82 = 396,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,456.49x = 862,673.82 × 396,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,456.49x = 341,662,932,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,662,932,605.68/625,456.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,261.72

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