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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,348.08, 829,287.72 and 359,591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,348.08, 829,287.72 and 359,591.28 is: 495,893.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,348.08 : 829,287.72 = 359,591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,348.08/829,287.72 = 359,591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,348.08x = 829,287.72 × 359,591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,348.08x = 298,204,632,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,204,632,723.08/601,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,893.55

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