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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,567.13, 830,162.63 and 359,859.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,567.13, 830,162.63 and 359,859.89 is: 496,606.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,567.13 : 830,162.63 = 359,859.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,567.13/830,162.63 = 359,859.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,567.13x = 830,162.63 × 359,859.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,567.13x = 298,742,229,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,742,229,462.75/601,567.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,606.64

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