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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,236.52, 829,307.22 and 386,648.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,236.52, 829,307.22 and 386,648.08 is: 533,317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,236.52 : 829,307.22 = 386,648.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,236.52/829,307.22 = 386,648.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,236.52x = 829,307.22 × 386,648.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,236.52x = 320,650,044,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,650,044,343.14/601,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,317.64

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