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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,275.33, 829,717.39 and 343,091.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,275.33, 829,717.39 and 343,091.78 is: 473,442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,275.33 : 829,717.39 = 343,091.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,275.33/829,717.39 = 343,091.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,275.33x = 829,717.39 × 343,091.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,275.33x = 284,669,211,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,669,211,842.77/601,275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,442.36

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