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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,893.44, 829,176.12 and 359,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,893.44, 829,176.12 and 359,128 is: 495,562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,893.44 : 829,176.12 = 359,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,893.44/829,176.12 = 359,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,893.44x = 829,176.12 × 359,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,893.44x = 297,780,361,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,780,361,623.36/600,893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,562.68

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