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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,287.80, 898,907.64 and 360,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,287.80, 898,907.64 and 360,250.60 is: 539,461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,287.80 : 898,907.64 = 360,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,287.80/898,907.64 = 360,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,287.80x = 898,907.64 × 360,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,287.80x = 323,832,016,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,832,016,654.58/600,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,461.27

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