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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,306.70, 835,261.43 and 372,696.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,306.70, 835,261.43 and 372,696.71 is: 514,283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,306.70 : 835,261.43 = 372,696.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,306.70/835,261.43 = 372,696.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,306.70x = 835,261.43 × 372,696.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,306.70x = 311,299,180,911.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,299,180,911.11/605,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,283.39

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