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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,892.42, 863,731.74 and 339,412.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,892.42, 863,731.74 and 339,412.42 is: 468,389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,892.42 : 863,731.74 = 339,412.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,892.42/863,731.74 = 339,412.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,892.42x = 863,731.74 × 339,412.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,892.42x = 293,161,280,104.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,161,280,104.21/625,892.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,389.25

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