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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,998.52, 931,497.66 and 265,782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,998.52, 931,497.66 and 265,782.20 is: 398,673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,998.52 : 931,497.66 = 265,782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,998.52/931,497.66 = 265,782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,998.52x = 931,497.66 × 265,782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,998.52x = 247,575,497,369.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,575,497,369.65/620,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,673.25

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