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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,662, 863,408.43 and 339,174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,662, 863,408.43 and 339,174.72 is: 468,058.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,662 : 863,408.43 = 339,174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,662/863,408.43 = 339,174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,662x = 863,408.43 × 339,174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,662x = 292,846,312,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,846,312,490.89/625,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,058.33

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