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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,393.86, 855,925.50 and 405,659.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,393.86, 855,925.50 and 405,659.62 is: 559,667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,393.86 : 855,925.50 = 405,659.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,393.86/855,925.50 = 405,659.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,393.86x = 855,925.50 × 405,659.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,393.86x = 347,214,410,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,214,410,938.50/620,393.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,667.71

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