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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,411.18, 855,949.38 and 405,676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,411.18, 855,949.38 and 405,676.94 is: 559,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,411.18 : 855,949.38 = 405,676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,411.18/855,949.38 = 405,676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,411.18x = 855,949.38 × 405,676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,411.18x = 347,238,925,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,238,925,273.30/620,411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,691.60

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