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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,131.39, 832,262.41 and 348,477.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,131.39, 832,262.41 and 348,477.11 is: 480,864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,131.39 : 832,262.41 = 348,477.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,131.39/832,262.41 = 348,477.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,131.39x = 832,262.41 × 348,477.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,131.39x = 290,024,399,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,024,399,398.44/603,131.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,864.38

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