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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,599.68, 832,990.08 and 361,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,599.68, 832,990.08 and 361,921.60 is: 499,465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,599.68 : 832,990.08 = 361,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,599.68/832,990.08 = 361,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,599.68x = 832,990.08 × 361,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,599.68x = 301,477,102,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,477,102,537.73/603,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,465.31

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