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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,658.81, 832,867.50 and 361,853.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,658.81, 832,867.50 and 361,853.16 is: 499,248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,658.81 : 832,867.50 = 361,853.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,658.81/832,867.50 = 361,853.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,658.81x = 832,867.50 × 361,853.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,658.81x = 301,375,732,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,375,732,934.57/603,658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,248.46

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