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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,853.03, 831,907.12 and 348,189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,853.03, 831,907.12 and 348,189.03 is: 480,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,853.03 : 831,907.12 = 348,189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,853.03/831,907.12 = 348,189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,853.03x = 831,907.12 × 348,189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,853.03x = 289,660,935,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,660,935,412.07/602,853.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,483.50

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