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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,173.81, 830,181.83 and 386,686.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,173.81, 830,181.83 and 386,686.22 is: 533,988.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,173.81 : 830,181.83 = 386,686.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,173.81/830,181.83 = 386,686.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,173.81x = 830,181.83 × 386,686.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,173.81x = 321,019,867,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,019,867,671.04/601,173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,988.44

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