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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,602.72, 856,161.84 and 391,020.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,602.72, 856,161.84 and 391,020.64 is: 539,438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,602.72 : 856,161.84 = 391,020.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,602.72/856,161.84 = 391,020.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,602.72x = 856,161.84 × 391,020.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,602.72x = 334,776,950,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,776,950,620.38/620,602.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,438.42

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