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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,950.89, 931,787.73 and 261,095.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,950.89, 931,787.73 and 261,095.70 is: 391,795.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,950.89 : 931,787.73 = 261,095.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,950.89/931,787.73 = 261,095.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,950.89x = 931,787.73 × 261,095.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,950.89x = 243,285,769,615.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,285,769,615.76/620,950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,795.51

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