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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,238.02, 838,062.35 and 352,589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,238.02, 838,062.35 and 352,589.20 is: 486,616.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,238.02 : 838,062.35 = 352,589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,238.02/838,062.35 = 352,589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,238.02x = 838,062.35 × 352,589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,238.02x = 295,491,735,714.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,491,735,714.83/607,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,616.00

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