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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,782.44, 829,023.06 and 359,016.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,782.44, 829,023.06 and 359,016.88 is: 495,409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,782.44 : 829,023.06 = 359,016.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,782.44/829,023.06 = 359,016.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,782.44x = 829,023.06 × 359,016.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,782.44x = 297,633,272,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,633,272,449.25/600,782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,409.41

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