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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,659.08, 832,867.87 and 361,853.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,659.08, 832,867.87 and 361,853.43 is: 499,248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,659.08 : 832,867.87 = 361,853.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,659.08/832,867.87 = 361,853.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,659.08x = 832,867.87 × 361,853.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,659.08x = 301,376,090,721.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,376,090,721.71/603,659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,248.83

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