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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,407.17, 855,943.86 and 405,672.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,407.17, 855,943.86 and 405,672.93 is: 559,686.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,407.17 : 855,943.86 = 405,672.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,407.17/855,943.86 = 405,672.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,407.17x = 855,943.86 × 405,672.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,407.17x = 347,233,253,601.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,233,253,601.71/620,407.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,686.07

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