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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,741.99, 832,286.05 and 421,889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,741.99, 832,286.05 and 421,889.52 is: 581,594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,741.99 : 832,286.05 = 421,889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,741.99/832,286.05 = 421,889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,741.99x = 832,286.05 × 421,889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,741.99x = 351,132,764,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,132,764,203.55/603,741.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,594.07

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