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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,557.18, 833,970.92 and 359,367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,557.18, 833,970.92 and 359,367.53 is: 495,738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,557.18 : 833,970.92 = 359,367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,557.18/833,970.92 = 359,367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,557.18x = 833,970.92 × 359,367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,557.18x = 299,702,074,301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,702,074,301.89/604,557.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,738.18

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