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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,126.02, 857,184.72 and 379,369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,126.02, 857,184.72 and 379,369.46 is: 523,548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,126.02 : 857,184.72 = 379,369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,126.02/857,184.72 = 379,369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,126.02x = 857,184.72 × 379,369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,126.02x = 325,189,704,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,189,704,346.65/621,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,548.67

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