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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,456.35, 838,298.61 and 352,807.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,456.35, 838,298.61 and 352,807.53 is: 486,879.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,456.35 : 838,298.61 = 352,807.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,456.35/838,298.61 = 352,807.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,456.35x = 838,298.61 × 352,807.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,456.35x = 295,758,061,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,758,061,996.53/607,456.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,879.53

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