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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,225.87, 855,991.08 and 378,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,225.87, 855,991.08 and 378,457.28 is: 522,319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,225.87 : 855,991.08 = 378,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,225.87/855,991.08 = 378,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,225.87x = 855,991.08 × 378,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,225.87x = 323,956,055,841.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,956,055,841.06/620,225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,319.48

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