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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,395.41, 855,927.63 and 405,661.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,395.41, 855,927.63 and 405,661.17 is: 559,669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,395.41 : 855,927.63 = 405,661.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,395.41/855,927.63 = 405,661.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,395.41x = 855,927.63 × 405,661.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,395.41x = 347,216,603,821.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,216,603,821.13/620,395.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,669.85

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