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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,896, 856,837.56 and 352,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,896, 856,837.56 and 352,624 is: 486,621.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,896 : 856,837.56 = 352,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,896/856,837.56 = 352,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,896x = 856,837.56 × 352,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,896x = 302,141,487,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,141,487,757.44/620,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,621.73

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