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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,177, 831,133.86 and 360,513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,177, 831,133.86 and 360,513.52 is: 497,586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,177 : 831,133.86 = 360,513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,177/831,133.86 = 360,513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,177x = 831,133.86 × 360,513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,177x = 299,634,993,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,634,993,459.79/602,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,586.25

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