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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,411.91, 856,149.75 and 344,768.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,411.91, 856,149.75 and 344,768.84 is: 475,770.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,411.91 : 856,149.75 = 344,768.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,411.91/856,149.75 = 344,768.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,411.91x = 856,149.75 × 344,768.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,411.91x = 295,173,751,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,173,751,893.04/620,411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,770.61

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