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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,421.92, 832,629.68 and 348,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,421.92, 832,629.68 and 348,723.92 is: 481,185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,421.92 : 832,629.68 = 348,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,421.92/832,629.68 = 348,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,421.92x = 832,629.68 × 348,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,421.92x = 290,357,885,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,357,885,917.95/603,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,185.51

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