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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,125.02, 857,183.34 and 379,368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,125.02, 857,183.34 and 379,368.46 is: 523,547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,125.02 : 857,183.34 = 379,368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,125.02/857,183.34 = 379,368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,125.02x = 857,183.34 × 379,368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,125.02x = 325,188,323,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,188,323,633.46/621,125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,547.29

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