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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,404.17, 855,939.74 and 405,669.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,404.17, 855,939.74 and 405,669.93 is: 559,681.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,404.17 : 855,939.74 = 405,669.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,404.17/855,939.74 = 405,669.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,404.17x = 855,939.74 × 405,669.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,404.17x = 347,229,012,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,229,012,381.67/620,404.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,681.94

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