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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,178.96, 855,602.72 and 358,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,178.96, 855,602.72 and 358,361.27 is: 494,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,178.96 : 855,602.72 = 358,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,178.96/855,602.72 = 358,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,178.96x = 855,602.72 × 358,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,178.96x = 306,614,877,354.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,614,877,354.65/620,178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,397.42

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