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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,132.68, 855,876.72 and 378,555.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,132.68, 855,876.72 and 378,555.85 is: 522,464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,132.68 : 855,876.72 = 378,555.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,132.68/855,876.72 = 378,555.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,132.68x = 855,876.72 × 378,555.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,132.68x = 323,997,139,234.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,997,139,234.81/620,132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,464.22

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