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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,106.12, 855,158.58 and 405,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,106.12, 855,158.58 and 405,430.20 is: 559,109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,106.12 : 855,158.58 = 405,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,106.12/855,158.58 = 405,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,106.12x = 855,158.58 × 405,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,106.12x = 346,707,114,121.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,707,114,121.12/620,106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,109.32

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