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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,317.17, 829,503.08 and 371,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,317.17, 829,503.08 and 371,801.08 is: 512,890.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,317.17 : 829,503.08 = 371,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,317.17/829,503.08 = 371,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,317.17x = 829,503.08 × 371,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,317.17x = 308,410,144,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,410,144,958.12/601,317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,890.97

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