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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,725.46, 830,258.41 and 356,602.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,725.46, 830,258.41 and 356,602.17 is: 492,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,725.46 : 830,258.41 = 356,602.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,725.46/830,258.41 = 356,602.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,725.46x = 830,258.41 × 356,602.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,725.46x = 296,071,952,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,071,952,225.18/601,725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,038.27

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