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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,959.24, 830,788.38 and 372,590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,959.24, 830,788.38 and 372,590.10 is: 514,226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,959.24 : 830,788.38 = 372,590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,959.24/830,788.38 = 372,590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,959.24x = 830,788.38 × 372,590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,959.24x = 309,543,525,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,543,525,583.04/601,959.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,226.72

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