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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,536.36, 862,555.50 and 464,689.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,536.36, 862,555.50 and 464,689.80 is: 640,763.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,536.36 : 862,555.50 = 464,689.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,536.36/862,555.50 = 464,689.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,536.36x = 862,555.50 × 464,689.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,536.36x = 400,820,742,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,820,742,783.90/625,536.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,763.30

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