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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,995, 830,882.70 and 360,331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,995, 830,882.70 and 360,331.50 is: 497,335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,995 : 830,882.70 = 360,331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,995/830,882.70 = 360,331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,995x = 830,882.70 × 360,331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,995x = 299,393,209,615.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,393,209,615.05/601,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,335.04

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