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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,405.17, 855,941.11 and 405,670.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,405.17, 855,941.11 and 405,670.93 is: 559,683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,405.17 : 855,941.11 = 405,670.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,405.17/855,941.11 = 405,670.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,405.17x = 855,941.11 × 405,670.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,405.17x = 347,230,426,118.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,230,426,118.93/620,405.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,683.32

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