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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,155.53, 828,515.69 and 463,881.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,155.53, 828,515.69 and 463,881.74 is: 640,389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,155.53 : 828,515.69 = 463,881.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,155.53/828,515.69 = 463,881.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,155.53x = 828,515.69 × 463,881.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,155.53x = 384,333,295,172.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,333,295,172.07/600,155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,389.49

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