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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,552.52, 831,515.22 and 347,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,552.52, 831,515.22 and 347,898.24 is: 480,095.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,552.52 : 831,515.22 = 347,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,552.52/831,515.22 = 347,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,552.52x = 831,515.22 × 347,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,552.52x = 289,282,681,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,282,681,571.21/602,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,095.38

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