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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,396.86, 855,929.64 and 405,662.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,396.86, 855,929.64 and 405,662.62 is: 559,671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,396.86 : 855,929.64 = 405,662.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,396.86/855,929.64 = 405,662.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,396.86x = 855,929.64 × 405,662.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,396.86x = 347,218,660,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,218,660,298.06/620,396.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,671.85

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