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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,186.24, 828,332.34 and 393,628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,186.24, 828,332.34 and 393,628.14 is: 543,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,186.24 : 828,332.34 = 393,628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,186.24/828,332.34 = 393,628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,186.24x = 828,332.34 × 393,628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,186.24x = 326,054,918,296.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,054,918,296.05/600,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,256.24

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