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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,388.92, 855,918.68 and 405,654.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,388.92, 855,918.68 and 405,654.68 is: 559,660.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,388.92 : 855,918.68 = 405,654.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,388.92/855,918.68 = 405,654.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,388.92x = 855,918.68 × 405,654.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,388.92x = 347,207,418,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,207,418,241.42/620,388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,660.90

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