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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,239.55, 856,023.12 and 378,662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,239.55, 856,023.12 and 378,662.18 is: 522,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,239.55 : 856,023.12 = 378,662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,239.55/856,023.12 = 378,662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,239.55x = 856,023.12 × 378,662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,239.55x = 324,143,576,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,143,576,469.49/620,239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,610.30

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