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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,421.58, 829,961.48 and 359,704.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,421.58, 829,961.48 and 359,704.14 is: 496,391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,421.58 : 829,961.48 = 359,704.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,421.58/829,961.48 = 359,704.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,421.58x = 829,961.48 × 359,704.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,421.58x = 298,540,578,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,540,578,598.01/601,421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,391.53

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