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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,951.81, 829,875.47 and 386,464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,951.81, 829,875.47 and 386,464.22 is: 533,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,951.81 : 829,875.47 = 386,464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,951.81/829,875.47 = 386,464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,951.81x = 829,875.47 × 386,464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,951.81x = 320,717,170,128.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,717,170,128.99/600,951.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,682.01

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