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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,601.80, 842,855.04 and 533,932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,601.80, 842,855.04 and 533,932.68 is: 738,232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,601.80 : 842,855.04 = 533,932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,601.80/842,855.04 = 533,932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,601.80x = 842,855.04 × 533,932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,601.80x = 450,027,850,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,027,850,358.71/609,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,232.48

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