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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,488.50, 856,180.86 and 348,504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,488.50, 856,180.86 and 348,504.29 is: 480,883.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,488.50 : 856,180.86 = 348,504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,488.50/856,180.86 = 348,504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,488.50x = 856,180.86 × 348,504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,488.50x = 298,382,702,725.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,382,702,725.89/620,488.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,883.53

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