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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,452, 830,003.76 and 359,744.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,452, 830,003.76 and 359,744.76 is: 496,447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,452 : 830,003.76 = 359,744.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,452/830,003.76 = 359,744.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,452x = 830,003.76 × 359,744.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,452x = 298,589,503,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,589,503,440.30/601,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,447.77

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