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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,027.61, 832,567.55 and 373,829.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,027.61, 832,567.55 and 373,829.85 is: 516,126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,027.61 : 832,567.55 = 373,829.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,027.61/832,567.55 = 373,829.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,027.61x = 832,567.55 × 373,829.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,027.61x = 311,238,600,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,238,600,462.22/603,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,126.62

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