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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,327.18, 856,376.61 and 417,444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,327.18, 856,376.61 and 417,444.86 is: 576,292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,327.18 : 856,376.61 = 417,444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,327.18/856,376.61 = 417,444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,327.18x = 856,376.61 × 417,444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,327.18x = 357,490,014,068.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,490,014,068.73/620,327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,292.68

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