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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,001.88, 855,573.45 and 344,377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,001.88, 855,573.45 and 344,377.61 is: 475,224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,001.88 : 855,573.45 = 344,377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,001.88/855,573.45 = 344,377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,001.88x = 855,573.45 × 344,377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,001.88x = 294,640,339,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,640,339,890.45/620,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,224.91

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