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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,350.08, 829,290.48 and 359,593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,350.08, 829,290.48 and 359,593.28 is: 495,896.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,350.08 : 829,290.48 = 359,593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,350.08/829,290.48 = 359,593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,350.08x = 829,290.48 × 359,593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,350.08x = 298,207,283,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,207,283,775.97/601,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,896.31

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