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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,355.61, 829,556.10 and 371,839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,355.61, 829,556.10 and 371,839.52 is: 512,943.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,355.61 : 829,556.10 = 371,839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,355.61/829,556.10 = 371,839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,355.61x = 829,556.10 × 371,839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,355.61x = 308,461,742,037.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,461,742,037.07/601,355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,943.98

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