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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,619.48, 856,161.90 and 530,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,619.48, 856,161.90 and 530,938.80 is: 732,444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,619.48 : 856,161.90 = 530,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,619.48/856,161.90 = 530,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,619.48x = 856,161.90 × 530,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,619.48x = 454,569,571,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,569,571,791.72/620,619.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,444.90

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