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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,961.42, 830,732.96 and 360,197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,961.42, 830,732.96 and 360,197.69 is: 497,088.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,961.42 : 830,732.96 = 360,197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,961.42/830,732.96 = 360,197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,961.42x = 830,732.96 × 360,197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,961.42x = 299,228,089,945.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,228,089,945.69/601,961.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,088.48

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