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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,047.37, 855,609.58 and 361,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,047.37, 855,609.58 and 361,946.72 is: 499,453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,047.37 : 855,609.58 = 361,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,047.37/855,609.58 = 361,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,047.37x = 855,609.58 × 361,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,047.37x = 309,685,081,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,685,081,081.58/620,047.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,453.91

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