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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,809.55, 836,159.67 and 376,540.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,809.55, 836,159.67 and 376,540.00 is: 519,713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,809.55 : 836,159.67 = 376,540.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,809.55/836,159.67 = 376,540.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,809.55x = 836,159.67 × 376,540.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,809.55x = 314,847,560,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,847,560,051.40/605,809.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,713.76

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