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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,410.55, 855,948.51 and 405,676.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,410.55, 855,948.51 and 405,676.31 is: 559,690.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,410.55 : 855,948.51 = 405,676.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,410.55/855,948.51 = 405,676.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,410.55x = 855,948.51 × 405,676.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,410.55x = 347,238,028,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,238,028,807.06/620,410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,690.73

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