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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,196.56, 929,049.23 and 282,773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,196.56, 929,049.23 and 282,773.06 is: 423,591.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,196.56 : 929,049.23 = 282,773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,196.56/929,049.23 = 282,773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,196.56x = 929,049.23 × 282,773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,196.56x = 262,710,087,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,710,087,598.63/620,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,591.66

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