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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,253.88, 856,083.66 and 378,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,253.88, 856,083.66 and 378,484.60 is: 522,390.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,253.88 : 856,083.66 = 378,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,253.88/856,083.66 = 378,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,253.88x = 856,083.66 × 378,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,253.88x = 324,014,481,621.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,014,481,621.64/620,253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,390.09

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