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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,951.12, 829,255.68 and 359,185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,951.12, 829,255.68 and 359,185.20 is: 495,641.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,951.12 : 829,255.68 = 359,185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,951.12/829,255.68 = 359,185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,951.12x = 829,255.68 × 359,185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,951.12x = 297,856,367,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,856,367,271.94/600,951.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,641.59

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