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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,243.42, 855,887.19 and 351,971.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,243.42, 855,887.19 and 351,971.42 is: 485,692.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,243.42 : 855,887.19 = 351,971.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,243.42/855,887.19 = 351,971.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,243.42x = 855,887.19 × 351,971.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,243.42x = 301,247,829,624.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,247,829,624.11/620,243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,692.91

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