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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,109.62, 855,163.41 and 405,433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,109.62, 855,163.41 and 405,433.70 is: 559,114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,109.62 : 855,163.41 = 405,433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,109.62/855,163.41 = 405,433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,109.62x = 855,163.41 × 405,433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,109.62x = 346,712,065,420.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,712,065,420.92/620,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,114.15

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