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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,704.69, 829,822.48 and 372,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,704.69, 829,822.48 and 372,225.52 is: 513,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,704.69 : 829,822.48 = 372,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,704.69/829,822.48 = 372,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,704.69x = 829,822.48 × 372,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,704.69x = 308,881,104,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,881,104,125.69/601,704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,343.35

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