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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,660.33, 856,487.40 and 348,739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,660.33, 856,487.40 and 348,739.68 is: 481,247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,660.33 : 856,487.40 = 348,739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,660.33/856,487.40 = 348,739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,660.33x = 856,487.40 × 348,739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,660.33x = 298,691,141,800.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,691,141,800.03/620,660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,247.35

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