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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,170.38, 833,779.22 and 362,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,170.38, 833,779.22 and 362,364.72 is: 500,077.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,170.38 : 833,779.22 = 362,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,170.38/833,779.22 = 362,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,170.38x = 833,779.22 × 362,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,170.38x = 302,132,171,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,132,171,785.30/604,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,077.77

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