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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,222.87, 855,986.94 and 378,454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,222.87, 855,986.94 and 378,454.28 is: 522,315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,222.87 : 855,986.94 = 378,454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,222.87/855,986.94 = 378,454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,222.87x = 855,986.94 × 378,454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,222.87x = 323,951,916,787.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,951,916,787.17/620,222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,315.33

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