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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,436.17, 832,649.35 and 348,738.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,436.17, 832,649.35 and 348,738.17 is: 481,205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,436.17 : 832,649.35 = 348,738.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,436.17/832,649.35 = 348,738.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,436.17x = 832,649.35 × 348,738.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,436.17x = 290,376,608,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,376,608,827.00/603,436.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,205.18

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