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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,828.84, 857,053.82 and 406,296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,828.84, 857,053.82 and 406,296.59 is: 560,892.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,828.84 : 857,053.82 = 406,296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,828.84/857,053.82 = 406,296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,828.84x = 857,053.82 × 406,296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,828.84x = 348,218,038,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,218,038,195.72/620,828.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,892.18

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