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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,951.78, 829,875.33 and 386,464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,951.78, 829,875.33 and 386,464.26 is: 533,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,951.78 : 829,875.33 = 386,464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,951.78/829,875.33 = 386,464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,951.78x = 829,875.33 × 386,464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,951.78x = 320,717,155,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,717,155,300.71/600,951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,682.01

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