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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,816.42, 900,601.82 and 375,659.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,816.42, 900,601.82 and 375,659.81 is: 563,100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,816.42 : 900,601.82 = 375,659.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,816.42/900,601.82 = 375,659.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,816.42x = 900,601.82 × 375,659.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,816.42x = 338,319,902,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,319,902,205.55/600,816.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,100.30

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