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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,258.61, 827,546.25 and 385,025.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,258.61, 827,546.25 and 385,025.01 is: 530,814.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,258.61 : 827,546.25 = 385,025.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,258.61/827,546.25 = 385,025.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,258.61x = 827,546.25 × 385,025.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,258.61x = 318,626,003,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,626,003,181.71/600,258.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,814.55

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