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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,479.96, 857,687.22 and 379,808.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,479.96, 857,687.22 and 379,808.76 is: 524,163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,479.96 : 857,687.22 = 379,808.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,479.96/857,687.22 = 379,808.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,479.96x = 857,687.22 × 379,808.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,479.96x = 325,757,119,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,757,119,496.05/621,479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,163.52

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