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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,232.34, 837,917.01 and 352,533.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,232.34, 837,917.01 and 352,533.78 is: 486,459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,232.34 : 837,917.01 = 352,533.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,232.34/837,917.01 = 352,533.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,232.34x = 837,917.01 × 352,533.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,232.34x = 295,394,050,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,394,050,861.60/607,232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,459.68

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