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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,365.80, 856,004.14 and 387,765.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,365.80, 856,004.14 and 387,765.21 is: 535,053.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,365.80 : 856,004.14 = 387,765.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,365.80/856,004.14 = 387,765.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,365.80x = 856,004.14 × 387,765.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,365.80x = 331,928,625,107.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,928,625,107.97/620,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,053.07

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