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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,237.84, 832,229.64 and 348,542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,237.84, 832,229.64 and 348,542.16 is: 480,850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,237.84 : 832,229.64 = 348,542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,237.84/832,229.64 = 348,542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,237.84x = 832,229.64 × 348,542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,237.84x = 290,067,116,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,067,116,341.62/603,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,850.33

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