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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,621.48, 860,605.50 and 378,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,621.48, 860,605.50 and 378,535.40 is: 522,383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,621.48 : 860,605.50 = 378,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,621.48/860,605.50 = 378,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,621.48x = 860,605.50 × 378,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,621.48x = 325,769,647,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,769,647,184.70/623,621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,383.62

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