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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,628.29, 856,493.49 and 348,696.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,628.29, 856,493.49 and 348,696.71 is: 481,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,628.29 : 856,493.49 = 348,696.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,628.29/856,493.49 = 348,696.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,628.29x = 856,493.49 × 348,696.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,628.29x = 298,656,457,816.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,656,457,816.95/620,628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,216.32

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