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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,461.90, 863,114.28 and 338,975.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,461.90, 863,114.28 and 338,975.88 is: 467,774.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,461.90 : 863,114.28 = 338,975.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,461.90/863,114.28 = 338,975.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,461.90x = 863,114.28 × 338,975.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,461.90x = 292,574,922,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,574,922,603.57/625,461.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,774.17

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