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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,139.31, 855,885.83 and 378,562.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,139.31, 855,885.83 and 378,562.51 is: 522,473.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,139.31 : 855,885.83 = 378,562.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,139.31/855,885.83 = 378,562.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,139.31x = 855,885.83 × 378,562.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,139.31x = 324,006,281,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,006,281,905.99/620,139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,473.39

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