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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,977.83, 830,443.20 and 360,211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,977.83, 830,443.20 and 360,211.73 is: 496,920.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,977.83 : 830,443.20 = 360,211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,977.83/830,443.20 = 360,211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,977.83x = 830,443.20 × 360,211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,977.83x = 299,135,381,738.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,135,381,738.74/601,977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,920.93

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