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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,107.12, 855,159.96 and 405,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,107.12, 855,159.96 and 405,431.20 is: 559,110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,107.12 : 855,159.96 = 405,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,107.12/855,159.96 = 405,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,107.12x = 855,159.96 × 405,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,107.12x = 346,708,528,774.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,708,528,774.75/620,107.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,110.70

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