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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,852.22, 840,553.92 and 367,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,852.22, 840,553.92 and 367,196.28 is: 506,934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,852.22 : 840,553.92 = 367,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,852.22/840,553.92 = 367,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,852.22x = 840,553.92 × 367,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,852.22x = 308,648,272,563.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,648,272,563.42/608,852.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,934.63

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