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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,155.18, 829,659.06 and 383,370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,155.18, 829,659.06 and 383,370.96 is: 529,093.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,155.18 : 829,659.06 = 383,370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,155.18/829,659.06 = 383,370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,155.18x = 829,659.06 × 383,370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,155.18x = 318,067,190,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,067,190,304.90/601,155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,093.32

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