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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,567.24, 835,642.68 and 363,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,567.24, 835,642.68 and 363,860 is: 502,102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,567.24 : 835,642.68 = 363,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,567.24/835,642.68 = 363,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,567.24x = 835,642.68 × 363,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,567.24x = 304,056,945,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,056,945,544.80/605,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,102.70

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