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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,160.80, 855,811 and 348,230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,160.80, 855,811 and 348,230.84 is: 480,552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,160.80 : 855,811 = 348,230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,160.80/855,811 = 348,230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,160.80x = 855,811 × 348,230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,160.80x = 298,019,783,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,019,783,411.24/620,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,552.44

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