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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,287.60, 930,431.40 and 407,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,287.60, 930,431.40 and 407,711.20 is: 611,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,287.60 : 930,431.40 = 407,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,287.60/930,431.40 = 407,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,287.60x = 930,431.40 × 407,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,287.60x = 379,347,302,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,347,302,611.68/620,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,566.80

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