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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,941.23, 829,998.65 and 383,858.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,941.23, 829,998.65 and 383,858.45 is: 529,290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,941.23 : 829,998.65 = 383,858.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,941.23/829,998.65 = 383,858.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,941.23x = 829,998.65 × 383,858.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,941.23x = 318,601,989,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,601,989,221.81/601,941.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,290.86

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