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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,483.30, 829,941.46 and 343,242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,483.30, 829,941.46 and 343,242.34 is: 473,614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,483.30 : 829,941.46 = 343,242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,483.30/829,941.46 = 343,242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,483.30x = 829,941.46 × 343,242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,483.30x = 284,871,045,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,871,045,860.46/601,483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,614.23

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