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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,952.84, 830,408.68 and 360,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,952.84, 830,408.68 and 360,186.72 is: 496,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,952.84 : 830,408.68 = 360,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,952.84/830,408.68 = 360,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,952.84x = 830,408.68 × 360,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,952.84x = 299,102,178,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,102,178,708.73/601,952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,886.40

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