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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,043.14, 832,140.62 and 348,388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,043.14, 832,140.62 and 348,388.86 is: 480,742.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,043.14 : 832,140.62 = 348,388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,043.14/832,140.62 = 348,388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,043.14x = 832,140.62 × 348,388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,043.14x = 289,908,521,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,908,521,961.49/603,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,742.59

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