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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,171.38, 833,780.60 and 362,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,171.38, 833,780.60 and 362,365.72 is: 500,079.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,171.38 : 833,780.60 = 362,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,171.38/833,780.60 = 362,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,171.38x = 833,780.60 × 362,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,171.38x = 302,133,507,441.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,133,507,441.03/604,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,079.15

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