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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,353, 852,056.34 and 362,704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,353, 852,056.34 and 362,704.12 is: 500,595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,353 : 852,056.34 = 362,704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,353/852,056.34 = 362,704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,353x = 852,056.34 × 362,704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,353x = 309,044,344,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,044,344,990.12/617,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,595.84

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