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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,651.61, 856,446.21 and 348,698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,651.61, 856,446.21 and 348,698.16 is: 481,173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,651.61 : 856,446.21 = 348,698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,651.61/856,446.21 = 348,698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,651.61x = 856,446.21 × 348,698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,651.61x = 298,641,217,565.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,641,217,565.97/620,651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,173.68

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