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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,816.72, 855,909.96 and 405,582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,816.72, 855,909.96 and 405,582.80 is: 559,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,816.72 : 855,909.96 = 405,582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,816.72/855,909.96 = 405,582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,816.72x = 855,909.96 × 405,582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,816.72x = 347,142,358,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,142,358,124.69/620,816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,170.44

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