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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,471.68, 856,343.49 and 378,894.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,471.68, 856,343.49 and 378,894.31 is: 522,930.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,471.68 : 856,343.49 = 378,894.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,471.68/856,343.49 = 378,894.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,471.68x = 856,343.49 × 378,894.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,471.68x = 324,463,675,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,463,675,766.54/620,471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,930.68

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