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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,983.88, 858,122.96 and 377,047.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,983.88, 858,122.96 and 377,047.17 is: 520,194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,983.88 : 858,122.96 = 377,047.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,983.88/858,122.96 = 377,047.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,983.88x = 858,122.96 × 377,047.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,983.88x = 323,552,831,694.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,552,831,694.79/621,983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,194.88

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