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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,658.42, 856,509.39 and 348,726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,658.42, 856,509.39 and 348,726.13 is: 481,242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,658.42 : 856,509.39 = 348,726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,658.42/856,509.39 = 348,726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,658.42x = 856,509.39 × 348,726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,658.42x = 298,687,202,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,687,202,742.09/620,658.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,242.49

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