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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,141.02, 827,901.96 and 464,672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,141.02, 827,901.96 and 464,672.22 is: 639,954.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,141.02 : 827,901.96 = 464,672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,141.02/827,901.96 = 464,672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,141.02x = 827,901.96 × 464,672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,141.02x = 384,703,041,695.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,703,041,695.55/601,141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,954.73

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