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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,153.80, 855,801.34 and 348,223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,153.80, 855,801.34 and 348,223.84 is: 480,542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,153.80 : 855,801.34 = 348,223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,153.80/855,801.34 = 348,223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,153.80x = 855,801.34 × 348,223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,153.80x = 298,010,428,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,010,428,891.95/620,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,542.78

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