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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,099.12, 855,148.92 and 405,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,099.12, 855,148.92 and 405,423.20 is: 559,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,099.12 : 855,148.92 = 405,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,099.12/855,148.92 = 405,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,099.12x = 855,148.92 × 405,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,099.12x = 346,697,211,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,697,211,622.94/620,099.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,099.67

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