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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,637.92, 863,715.32 and 489,382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,637.92, 863,715.32 and 489,382.34 is: 675,609.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,637.92 : 863,715.32 = 489,382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,637.92/863,715.32 = 489,382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,637.92x = 863,715.32 × 489,382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,637.92x = 422,687,024,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,687,024,395.45/625,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,609.66

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