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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,157.95, 829,645.44 and 342,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,157.95, 829,645.44 and 342,975.60 is: 473,333.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,157.95 : 829,645.44 = 342,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,157.95/829,645.44 = 342,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,157.95x = 829,645.44 × 342,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,157.95x = 284,548,142,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,548,142,571.26/601,157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,333.41

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