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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,531.27, 838,358.44 and 362,792.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,531.27, 838,358.44 and 362,792.25 is: 500,632.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,531.27 : 838,358.44 = 362,792.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,531.27/838,358.44 = 362,792.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,531.27x = 838,358.44 × 362,792.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,531.27x = 304,149,944,754.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,149,944,754.09/607,531.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,632.58

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