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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,242.98, 831,455.73 and 376,194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,242.98, 831,455.73 and 376,194.66 is: 519,373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,242.98 : 831,455.73 = 376,194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,242.98/831,455.73 = 376,194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,242.98x = 831,455.73 × 376,194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,242.98x = 312,789,205,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,789,205,652.40/602,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,373.77

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