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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,773.57, 830,532.58 and 372,404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,773.57, 830,532.58 and 372,404.73 is: 513,971.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,773.57 : 830,532.58 = 372,404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,773.57/830,532.58 = 372,404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,773.57x = 830,532.58 × 372,404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,773.57x = 309,294,260,280.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,294,260,280.09/601,773.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,971.16

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