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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,291.28, 855,937.92 and 348,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,291.28, 855,937.92 and 348,388.80 is: 480,740.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,291.28 : 855,937.92 = 348,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,291.28/855,937.92 = 348,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,291.28x = 855,937.92 × 348,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,291.28x = 298,199,184,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,199,184,823.30/620,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,740.57

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