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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,456.84, 863,131.94 and 338,976.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,456.84, 863,131.94 and 338,976.86 is: 467,788.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,456.84 : 863,131.94 = 338,976.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,456.84/863,131.94 = 338,976.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,456.84x = 863,131.94 × 338,976.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,456.84x = 292,581,754,786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,581,754,786.91/625,456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,788.88

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