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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,059.78, 828,080.41 and 338,394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,059.78, 828,080.41 and 338,394.29 is: 466,982.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,059.78 : 828,080.41 = 338,394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,059.78/828,080.41 = 338,394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,059.78x = 828,080.41 × 338,394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,059.78x = 280,217,682,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,217,682,404.86/600,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,982.94

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