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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,745.55, 830,299.98 and 386,836.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,745.55, 830,299.98 and 386,836.35 is: 533,764.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,745.55 : 830,299.98 = 386,836.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,745.55/830,299.98 = 386,836.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,745.55x = 830,299.98 × 386,836.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,745.55x = 321,190,213,668.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,190,213,668.27/601,745.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,764.17

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