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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,813.96, 832,385.07 and 421,961.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,813.96, 832,385.07 and 421,961.27 is: 581,692.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,813.96 : 832,385.07 = 421,961.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,813.96/832,385.07 = 421,961.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,813.96x = 832,385.07 × 421,961.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,813.96x = 351,234,257,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,234,257,104.31/603,813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,692.84

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