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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,234.52, 829,304.46 and 386,646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,234.52, 829,304.46 and 386,646.08 is: 533,314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,234.52 : 829,304.46 = 386,646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,234.52/829,304.46 = 386,646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,234.52x = 829,304.46 × 386,646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,234.52x = 320,647,314,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,647,314,439.00/601,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,314.88

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