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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,988.17, 863,730.71 and 371,422.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,988.17, 863,730.71 and 371,422.09 is: 512,483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,988.17 : 863,730.71 = 371,422.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,988.17/863,730.71 = 371,422.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,988.17x = 863,730.71 × 371,422.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,988.17x = 320,808,663,648.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,808,663,648.27/625,988.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,483.59

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