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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,566, 830,161.08 and 359,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,566, 830,161.08 and 359,858.76 is: 496,605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,566 : 830,161.08 = 359,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,566/830,161.08 = 359,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,566x = 830,161.08 × 359,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,566x = 298,740,736,849.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,740,736,849.06/601,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,605.09

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