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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,853.31, 831,559.12 and 357,664.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,853.31, 831,559.12 and 357,664.51 is: 493,352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,853.31 : 831,559.12 = 357,664.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,853.31/831,559.12 = 357,664.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,853.31x = 831,559.12 × 357,664.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,853.31x = 297,419,185,190.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,419,185,190.83/602,853.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,352.50

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