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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,480.37, 831,204.72 and 395,860.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,480.37, 831,204.72 and 395,860.05 is: 546,143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,480.37 : 831,204.72 = 395,860.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,480.37/831,204.72 = 395,860.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,480.37x = 831,204.72 × 395,860.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,480.37x = 329,040,737,863.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,040,737,863.41/602,480.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,143.50

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