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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,968.24, 830,800.80 and 372,599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,968.24, 830,800.80 and 372,599.12 is: 514,239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,968.24 : 830,800.80 = 372,599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,968.24/830,800.80 = 372,599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,968.24x = 830,800.80 × 372,599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,968.24x = 309,555,646,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,555,646,975.30/601,968.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,239.17

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