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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,045.37, 855,606.83 and 361,944.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,045.37, 855,606.83 and 361,944.72 is: 499,451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,045.37 : 855,606.83 = 361,944.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,045.37/855,606.83 = 361,944.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,045.37x = 855,606.83 × 361,944.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,045.37x = 309,682,372,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,682,372,704.71/620,045.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,451.15

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