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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,590, 863,309.34 and 339,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,590, 863,309.34 and 339,102.72 is: 467,959.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,590 : 863,309.34 = 339,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,590/863,309.34 = 339,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,590x = 863,309.34 × 339,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,590x = 292,750,545,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,750,545,395.41/625,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,959.12

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