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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,307, 855,615.42 and 447,937.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,307, 855,615.42 and 447,937.92 is: 617,859.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,307 : 855,615.42 = 447,937.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,307/855,615.42 = 447,937.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,307x = 855,615.42 × 447,937.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,307x = 383,262,591,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,262,591,554.73/620,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,859.53

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