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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,397.86, 855,931.02 and 405,663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,397.86, 855,931.02 and 405,663.62 is: 559,673.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,397.86 : 855,931.02 = 405,663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,397.86/855,931.02 = 405,663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,397.86x = 855,931.02 × 405,663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,397.86x = 347,220,076,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,220,076,043.49/620,397.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,673.23

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