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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,426.56, 929,942 and 315,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,426.56, 929,942 and 315,966.56 is: 473,594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,426.56 : 929,942 = 315,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,426.56/929,942 = 315,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,426.56x = 929,942 × 315,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,426.56x = 293,830,574,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,830,574,739.52/620,426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,594.45

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