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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,306.44, 835,261.08 and 372,696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,306.44, 835,261.08 and 372,696.44 is: 514,283.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,306.44 : 835,261.08 = 372,696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,306.44/835,261.08 = 372,696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,306.44x = 835,261.08 × 372,696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,306.44x = 311,298,830,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,298,830,986.56/605,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,283.03

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