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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,026.98, 832,566.66 and 373,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,026.98, 832,566.66 and 373,829.20 is: 516,125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,026.98 : 832,566.66 = 373,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,026.98/832,566.66 = 373,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,026.98x = 832,566.66 × 373,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,026.98x = 311,237,728,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,237,728,454.47/603,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,125.71

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