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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,119.02, 857,175.06 and 379,362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,119.02, 857,175.06 and 379,362.46 is: 523,539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,119.02 : 857,175.06 = 379,362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,119.02/857,175.06 = 379,362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,119.02x = 857,175.06 × 379,362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,119.02x = 325,180,039,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,180,039,412.25/621,119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,539.01

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