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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,126.74, 833,487.41 and 374,601.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,126.74, 833,487.41 and 374,601.39 is: 516,821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,126.74 : 833,487.41 = 374,601.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,126.74/833,487.41 = 374,601.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,126.74x = 833,487.41 × 374,601.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,126.74x = 312,225,540,460.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,225,540,460.49/604,126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,821.26

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