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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,803.07, 830,573.31 and 372,434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,803.07, 830,573.31 and 372,434.27 is: 514,011.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,803.07 : 830,573.31 = 372,434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,803.07/830,573.31 = 372,434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,803.07x = 830,573.31 × 372,434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,803.07x = 309,333,961,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,333,961,635.10/601,803.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,011.94

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