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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,103.60, 855,513.36 and 390,599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,103.60, 855,513.36 and 390,599.28 is: 538,882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,103.60 : 855,513.36 = 390,599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,103.60/855,513.36 = 390,599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,103.60x = 855,513.36 × 390,599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,103.60x = 334,162,902,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,162,902,446.38/620,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,882.38

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