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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,802.51, 900,580.77 and 375,646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,802.51, 900,580.77 and 375,646 is: 563,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,802.51 : 900,580.77 = 375,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,802.51/900,580.77 = 375,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,802.51x = 900,580.77 × 375,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,802.51x = 338,299,563,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,299,563,927.42/600,802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,079.48

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