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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,885.44, 830,569.92 and 347,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,885.44, 830,569.92 and 347,221.44 is: 479,147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,885.44 : 830,569.92 = 347,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,885.44/830,569.92 = 347,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,885.44x = 830,569.92 × 347,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,885.44x = 288,391,683,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,391,683,643.09/601,885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,147.13

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