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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,205.43, 849,042.15 and 373,432.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,205.43, 849,042.15 and 373,432.58 is: 515,372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,205.43 : 849,042.15 = 373,432.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,205.43/849,042.15 = 373,432.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,205.43x = 849,042.15 × 373,432.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,205.43x = 317,060,000,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,060,000,603.25/615,205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,372.57

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