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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,777.05, 830,537.46 and 372,408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,777.05, 830,537.46 and 372,408.23 is: 513,976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,777.05 : 830,537.46 = 372,408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,777.05/830,537.46 = 372,408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,777.05x = 830,537.46 × 372,408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,777.05x = 309,298,981,274.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,298,981,274.61/601,777.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,976.03

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