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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,327.08, 834,188.30 and 359,311.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,327.08, 834,188.30 and 359,311.25 is: 495,978.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,327.08 : 834,188.30 = 359,311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,327.08/834,188.30 = 359,311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,327.08x = 834,188.30 × 359,311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,327.08x = 299,733,243,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,733,243,744.10/604,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,978.50

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