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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,421.76, 832,629.55 and 348,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,421.76, 832,629.55 and 348,723.80 is: 481,185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,421.76 : 832,629.55 = 348,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,421.76/832,629.55 = 348,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,421.76x = 832,629.55 × 348,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,421.76x = 290,357,735,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,357,735,633.33/603,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,185.40

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