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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,041.72, 828,055.50 and 331,769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,041.72, 828,055.50 and 331,769.72 is: 457,841.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,041.72 : 828,055.50 = 331,769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,041.72/828,055.50 = 331,769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,041.72x = 828,055.50 × 331,769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,041.72x = 274,723,741,379.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,723,741,379.46/600,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,841.07

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