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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,467.57, 863,149.51 and 338,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,467.57, 863,149.51 and 338,992.44 is: 467,811.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,467.57 : 863,149.51 = 338,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,467.57/863,149.51 = 338,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,467.57x = 863,149.51 × 338,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,467.57x = 292,601,158,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,601,158,479.70/625,467.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,811.88

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