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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,252.88, 856,082.28 and 378,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,252.88, 856,082.28 and 378,483.60 is: 522,388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,252.88 : 856,082.28 = 378,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,252.88/856,082.28 = 378,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,252.88x = 856,082.28 × 378,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,252.88x = 324,013,103,230.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,013,103,230.61/620,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,388.71

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