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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,178.62, 855,793.95 and 375,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,178.62, 855,793.95 and 375,254.60 is: 517,819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,178.62 : 855,793.95 = 375,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,178.62/855,793.95 = 375,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,178.62x = 855,793.95 × 375,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,178.62x = 321,140,616,389.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,140,616,389.67/620,178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,819.55

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