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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,159.66, 839,121.14 and 363,096.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,159.66, 839,121.14 and 363,096.82 is: 500,990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,159.66 : 839,121.14 = 363,096.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,159.66/839,121.14 = 363,096.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,159.66x = 839,121.14 × 363,096.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,159.66x = 304,682,213,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,682,213,615.49/608,159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,990.50

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