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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,241.80, 856,026.23 and 378,664.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,241.80, 856,026.23 and 378,664.43 is: 522,613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,241.80 : 856,026.23 = 378,664.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,241.80/856,026.23 = 378,664.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,241.80x = 856,026.23 × 378,664.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,241.80x = 324,146,678,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,146,678,274.55/620,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,613.41

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