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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,562.12, 832,988.14 and 361,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,562.12, 832,988.14 and 361,977.60 is: 499,572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,562.12 : 832,988.14 = 361,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,562.12/832,988.14 = 361,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,562.12x = 832,988.14 × 361,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,562.12x = 301,523,047,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,523,047,745.66/603,562.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,572.52

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