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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,844.97, 856,573.51 and 362,535.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,844.97, 856,573.51 and 362,535.58 is: 500,186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,844.97 : 856,573.51 = 362,535.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,844.97/856,573.51 = 362,535.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,844.97x = 856,573.51 × 362,535.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,844.97x = 310,538,372,447.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,538,372,447.81/620,844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,186.66

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