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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619,761.28, 855,298.56 and 485,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619,761.28, 855,298.56 and 485,392 is: 669,862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619,761.28 : 855,298.56 = 485,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619,761.28/855,298.56 = 485,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619,761.28x = 855,298.56 × 485,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619,761.28x = 415,155,078,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,155,078,635.52/619,761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,862.88

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