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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,362.84, 829,566.10 and 371,846.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,362.84, 829,566.10 and 371,846.76 is: 512,953.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,362.84 : 829,566.10 = 371,846.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,362.84/829,566.10 = 371,846.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,362.84x = 829,566.10 × 371,846.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,362.84x = 308,471,466,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,471,466,490.84/601,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,953.99

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