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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,023.92, 832,562.45 and 373,826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,023.92, 832,562.45 and 373,826.14 is: 516,121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,023.92 : 832,562.45 = 373,826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,023.92/832,562.45 = 373,826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,023.92x = 832,562.45 × 373,826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,023.92x = 311,233,600,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,233,600,960.50/603,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,121.49

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