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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,517.76, 838,232.64 and 352,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,517.76, 838,232.64 and 352,715.52 is: 486,665.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,517.76 : 838,232.64 = 352,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,517.76/838,232.64 = 352,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,517.76x = 838,232.64 × 352,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,517.76x = 295,657,661,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,657,661,498.57/607,517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,665.05

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