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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,216.81, 855,163.58 and 459,767.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,216.81, 855,163.58 and 459,767.61 is: 632,913.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,216.81 : 855,163.58 = 459,767.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,216.81/855,163.58 = 459,767.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,216.81x = 855,163.58 × 459,767.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,216.81x = 393,176,513,036.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,176,513,036.81/621,216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,913.51

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