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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,219.81, 855,167.72 and 459,770.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,219.81, 855,167.72 and 459,770.61 is: 632,917.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,219.81 : 855,167.72 = 459,770.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,219.81/855,167.72 = 459,770.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,219.81x = 855,167.72 × 459,770.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,219.81x = 393,180,981,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,180,981,977.86/621,219.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,917.65

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