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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,318.14, 829,504.42 and 371,802.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,318.14, 829,504.42 and 371,802.06 is: 512,892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,318.14 : 829,504.42 = 371,802.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,318.14/829,504.42 = 371,802.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,318.14x = 829,504.42 × 371,802.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,318.14x = 308,411,452,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,411,452,135.11/601,318.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,892.31

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