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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,999.68, 855,014.40 and 564,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,999.68, 855,014.40 and 564,241.60 is: 776,867.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,999.68 : 855,014.40 = 564,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,999.68/855,014.40 = 564,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,999.68x = 855,014.40 × 564,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,999.68x = 482,434,693,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,434,693,079.04/620,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,867.86

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