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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,315.22, 835,356.42 and 375,998.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,315.22, 835,356.42 and 375,998.09 is: 518,890.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,315.22 : 835,356.42 = 375,998.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,315.22/835,356.42 = 375,998.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,315.22x = 835,356.42 × 375,998.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,315.22x = 314,092,414,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,092,414,212.46/605,315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,890.66

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