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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,332.12, 829,265.88 and 359,576.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,332.12, 829,265.88 and 359,576.28 is: 495,872.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,332.12 : 829,265.88 = 359,576.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,332.12/829,265.88 = 359,576.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,332.12x = 829,265.88 × 359,576.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,332.12x = 298,184,340,261.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,184,340,261.33/601,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,872.96

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