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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,361.84, 829,564.72 and 371,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,361.84, 829,564.72 and 371,845.76 is: 512,952.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,361.84 : 829,564.72 = 371,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,361.84/829,564.72 = 371,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,361.84x = 829,564.72 × 371,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,361.84x = 308,470,123,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,470,123,777.59/601,361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,952.61

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