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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,333.91, 834,464.98 and 387,511.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,333.91, 834,464.98 and 387,511.45 is: 534,192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,333.91 : 834,464.98 = 387,511.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,333.91/834,464.98 = 387,511.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,333.91x = 834,464.98 × 387,511.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,333.91x = 323,364,730,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,364,730,592.50/605,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,192.32

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