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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,285.41, 856,014.51 and 348,401.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,285.41, 856,014.51 and 348,401.26 is: 480,805.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,285.41 : 856,014.51 = 348,401.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,285.41/856,014.51 = 348,401.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,285.41x = 856,014.51 × 348,401.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,285.41x = 298,236,533,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,236,533,862.28/620,285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,805.33

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