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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,879.08, 831,802.69 and 388,143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,879.08, 831,802.69 and 388,143.47 is: 535,528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,879.08 : 831,802.69 = 388,143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,879.08/831,802.69 = 388,143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,879.08x = 831,802.69 × 388,143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,879.08x = 322,858,782,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,858,782,451.93/602,879.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,528.26

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