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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,806.92, 832,563.96 and 396,995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,806.92, 832,563.96 and 396,995.33 is: 548,308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,806.92 : 832,563.96 = 396,995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,806.92/832,563.96 = 396,995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,806.92x = 832,563.96 × 396,995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,806.92x = 330,524,004,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,524,004,919.10/602,806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,308.25

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