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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,145.89, 832,284.03 and 361,383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,145.89, 832,284.03 and 361,383.57 is: 498,675.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,145.89 : 832,284.03 = 361,383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,145.89/832,284.03 = 361,383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,145.89x = 832,284.03 × 361,383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,145.89x = 300,773,774,015.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,773,774,015.39/603,145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,675.00

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